Maria Macerato

Maria Macerato serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. She plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the security and operational resilience of federal facilities, managing full lifecycle contracts for protective services and integrated security systems. Her work centers on soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for physical security personnel, surveillance technologies, and related infrastructure support, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical security standards. She is instrumental in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s objective of maintaining a secure federal built environment through timely, compliant, and effective contracting actions. Maria maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security services and technical solutions tailored to federal facility protection. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor performance monitoring. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and adherence to contractual obligations, ensuring service delivery meets the high standards required for federal security operations. Maria demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a significant portion reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation, consistently prioritizing eligible concerns while maintaining competitive integrity and mission readiness. This balanced approach supports both national security objectives and broader federal small business goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which accounts for 60% of her portfolio, alongside specialized acquisitions in 336991 and 332216 for security-related equipment and tools. She possesses deep technical expertise in procuring personnel services for federal facility protection and niche manufacturing products integral to physical security operations, ensuring that all acquisitions align with operational requirements and regulatory compliance.