Kristen Visconto

Kristen Visconto serves as a key procurement lead within the FPS East CCG Division 3 Acquisition Division under the Department of Homeland Security, overseeing the acquisition of critical security infrastructure and manned protective services for federal facilities. Her role centers on executing full-cycle contracting actions aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance physical and technological security through integrated surveillance systems and professional security personnel. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for security guard services, patrol operations, and associated surveillance technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness standards. Visconto maintains strong, recurring relationships with primary contractors Simmons & Golden Security LLC and GXC MAX INC, both of which provide comprehensive manned security and integrated video surveillance solutions. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors capable of delivering scalable, mission-critical security services across high-risk federal sites. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous vendor evaluation, and consistent adherence to operational requirements for facility protection. Her procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business objectives, as all acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small businesses. This unwavering commitment reflects a strategic priority to foster economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of service delivery and accountability in homeland security contracting. Visconto’s portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—demonstrating deep expertise in procuring human-centric security operations, including armed and unarmed patrols, access control, and real-time monitoring support. Her technical domain centers on the integration of personnel with advanced video analytics and perimeter security systems, ensuring that contracted services directly support the agency’s mission to protect critical government infrastructure through reliable, responsive, and technologically enhanced security solutions.