Mary Earnhart

Mary Earnhart serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical capabilities that enhance aviation and transit security infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition programs, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily focuses on human resources consulting services, computing infrastructure, and specialized equipment such as telephone apparatus and rail monitoring technologies, ensuring the agency’s operational readiness through compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned procurements. Earnhart cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including firms specializing in workforce optimization, data center services, and industrial manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with providers possessing technical expertise in cybersecurity-enabled systems, automated detection technologies, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Mary demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic classifications. Her approach prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring the agency accesses the most qualified and innovative solutions available across the commercial marketplace. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services), where she secures talent management and organizational development support, followed by NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers). She possesses deep familiarity with the technical specifications and performance standards required for secure, scalable, and interoperable systems supporting federal transportation security operations.