Loretta Hawley

Loretta Hawley serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical infrastructure support services essential to national transportation security. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on janitorial and facility support services that enable secure operational environments at airports and transit hubs. Her portfolio includes specialized procurement of maintenance, cleaning, and facility-related solutions aligned with TSA’s mission to safeguard the nation’s transportation systems through reliable, compliant, and efficient contracting practices. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Hawley maintains consistent relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and specialized service providers capable of delivering high-standard facility support under strict security protocols. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based outcomes and service-level agreements that ensure operational continuity and compliance with federal facility standards. She actively engages with vendors through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, fostering transparent and accountable procurement processes. Hawley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 50% of her awards issued under open competition and nearly 36% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also consistently reserves contracts for HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access and workforce development within the federal contracting ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), which accounts for over 70% of her activity, with supplementary acquisitions in commercial machinery repair, professional technical services, and specialized manufacturing of security-related fixtures. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring non-defense, mission-critical support services that sustain the operational readiness of high-security transportation facilities.