Marlene A. Betler

Marlene A. Betler serves as a key procurement professional within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a critical role in advancing the nation’s transportation security infrastructure. She manages the acquisition of specialized systems and services essential to aviation and transit security, including explosive detection technologies, irradiation apparatus, GPS-enabled rail monitoring solutions, and cybersecurity-enabled operational support platforms. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deploy cutting-edge, mission-critical capabilities that enhance national security through strategic sourcing and risk-informed contracting practices. Betler cultivates partnerships with a diverse array of vendors, particularly those offering management consulting, logistics optimization, and contact center services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she regularly engages with firms specializing in administrative and process consulting, ensuring alignment with TSA’s operational efficiency goals. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based engagements that emphasize vendor accountability, innovation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with 60% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 30% reserved for small business categories. She consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Small business participation is actively encouraged across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, from solicitation to contract performance. Betler’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting) and 541614 (Logistics and Process Consulting), with significant activity in telemarketing and contact center services under 561422. Her expertise centers on procuring advisory and operational support services that enhance TSA’s workforce efficiency, supply chain resilience, and mission-critical communications infrastructure. She brings deep technical understanding of security operations and procurement frameworks to ensure acquisitions deliver both compliance and capability.