Kino Keo

Kino Keo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where they play a pivotal role in executing the acquisition of critical professional, scientific, and technical services essential to national security and operational readiness. Specializing in the full lifecycle management of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—Keo ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting high-priority R&D initiatives in physical and engineering sciences, cybersecurity, and systems engineering. Their portfolio is primarily focused on transit and ground passenger transportation services under NAICS 485999, encompassing complex service contracts that support mobility infrastructure, logistics coordination, and mission-critical transportation systems for DHS operations. Keo collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors delivering specialized transportation and support services, maintaining professional, performance-driven relationships grounded in regulatory adherence and mission alignment. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, Keo consistently engages with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in federal transportation logistics, systems integration, and service delivery under stringent security protocols. Their contracting approach emphasizes accountability, transparency, and timely contract execution to sustain uninterrupted operational support. Keo’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted as non-set-aside procurements. This approach underscores a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and operational capability rather than socioeconomic designations, aligning with the division’s mission to prioritize mission effectiveness and scalability. Their primary technical domain centers on NAICS 485999, encompassing all other transit and ground passenger transportation services. This includes procurement of specialized vehicle operations, route management, personnel transport, and ancillary logistics support tailored to secure federal facilities and emergency response networks. Keo’s expertise lies in navigating the intersection of transportation infrastructure and national security requirements, ensuring contracted services meet rigorous performance and compliance standards.