Maria Macerato

Maria Macerato serves as a key procurement professional within the FPS East CCG Division 3 Acq Division, operating under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical security infrastructure projects, with a focus on manned security services, integrated surveillance systems, and advanced detection technologies. Her role centers on ensuring the timely and compliant delivery of protective capabilities for federal facilities, aligning procurement actions with national security priorities. She routinely oversees solicitations under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, utilizing both simplified and negotiated acquisition procedures to meet urgent operational needs while maintaining strict adherence to federal contracting standards. Macerato maintains consistent working relationships with primary contractors Simmons & Golden Security LLC and GXC MAX INC, both of which provide specialized security operations and technology integration services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in physical security deployment and video surveillance system implementation. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based contract structures, and a shared focus on mission-critical outcomes, indicating a trust-based, long-term procurement strategy rooted in reliability and technical proficiency. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 77.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 11.1% are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand socioeconomic opportunities within the security sector. She actively prioritizes small business eligibility and compliance, ensuring that solicitations are structured to maximize access for qualified firms while maintaining competitive integrity. Macerato’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for security and detection system manufacturing, NAICS 561612 for security guard and patrol services, and NAICS 561621 for integrated security systems services. She specializes in acquiring advanced video analytics, access control technologies, and manned surveillance solutions, demonstrating deep domain expertise in hybrid security architectures that merge human presence with automated threat detection systems.