Loretta R Hawley

Loretta R. Hawley serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. She is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions to support critical transportation security infrastructure, including the acquisition of explosive detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions. Her portfolio emphasizes high-stakes, mission-critical procurements that enhance aviation and transit security, requiring rigorous compliance with FAR and DHS acquisition policies. She works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, conduct market research, and execute competitive solicitations that align with national security priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Hawley maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with vendors capable of delivering specialized security technologies and facility support services. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large primes and qualified small businesses, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in detection systems, facility management, and IT support for federal security environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and performance-based outcomes, ensuring accountability and mission readiness. Hawley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 20% of her awards. She also actively promotes total small business participation under FAR Part 19.5, ensuring that 20% of her contracting activity is reserved for small businesses broadly. Her consistent use of non-set-aside procurements (40%) reflects a balanced strategy that supports both broad competition and targeted socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), reflecting a significant need for facility maintenance in high-security environments, complemented by NAICS 531120 (Nonresidential Building Leasing) and NAICS 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). This indicates deep expertise in securing facility operations, infrastructure leasing, and specialized IT support services critical to sustaining secure transportation hubs.