Marcus Mason

Marcus Mason serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the FPS East CCG Division 3 Acquisition Division, supporting the Office of Procurement Operations under the Department of Homeland Security. He plays a key role in executing acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to secure federal facilities through manned security operations and integrated surveillance systems. His responsibilities include supporting the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for protective services and security infrastructure, working closely with senior contracting officers to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He primarily handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under the 561612 and 561621 NAICS codes, focusing on both personnel services and technology-enabled security solutions. Mason maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including SIMMONS & GOLDEN SECURITY LLC and GXC MAX INC, both of which are frequently awarded contracts for security guard services and comprehensive surveillance system integration. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging task-order competitions to ensure quality and responsiveness from vendors with proven experience in federal facility protection. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated capability in deploying manned patrols, access control systems, and real-time video analytics. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of all awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also routinely supports 8(a) competed acquisitions, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. While the majority of contracts are open to all competitors, his team prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness or operational effectiveness. The agency’s procurement focus is dominated by security guard and patrol services (NAICS 561612), followed by security systems services (NAICS 561621), indicating deep expertise in human-centric and technology-integrated protection models. He also supports niche procurements in broadcast communications equipment and remediation services, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to securing complex federal environments.