Marie E. Killian

Marie E. Killian serves as Lead Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, she leads the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for critical security services, ensuring federal facilities are protected through the timely and compliant procurement of protective personnel and integrated surveillance systems. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on security guards and patrol services under NAICS 561612, where she designs and administers task orders, negotiates contract terms, and ensures adherence to FAR and DHS acquisition policies. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission to safeguard federal infrastructure through qualified, vetted security providers. Marie maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security personnel and operational support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in compliance, accountability, and mission readiness, ensuring service delivery meets stringent federal security standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes small business participation, routinely structuring solicitations to maximize eligibility for small business concerns without reliance on other set-aside programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone, demonstrating a strategic preference for broad-based small business engagement. Marie’s technical expertise is narrowly and deeply focused on NAICS 561612, specializing in the procurement of armed and unarmed security guard services, mobile patrol operations, and facility access control support. Her domain knowledge encompasses physical security protocols, background screening requirements, and contract performance metrics tied to response times and incident reporting, making her a subject matter expert in federal facility protection contracting.