Lorraine Zinar

Lorraine Zinar serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical protective services for federal facilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and contract administration—with a focus on physical security solutions, surveillance systems, and qualified personnel services. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to ensure the safety and operational continuity of federal infrastructure through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned acquisitions. Zinar maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security services and integrated protective systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in federal facility protection, often engaging these firms through competed solicitations and task-order contracts under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and mission readiness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Zinar prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 50% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 16.7% are awarded through 8(a) competed programs, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. While a third of her portfolio remains open to all competitors, her consistent use of set-asides underscores a commitment to equitable access and workforce development within the security services sector. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which accounts for 80% of her activity, encompassing armed and unarmed protective services, access control, and patrol operations. The remaining 20% involves veterinary services under NAICS 541940, a niche but mission-essential function supporting federal facility animal health protocols. Zinar’s expertise centers on operational security procurement, blending regulatory rigor with practical field requirements to deliver resilient, compliant solutions.