Mary Katherine Saulino

Mary Katherine Saulino serves as a key procurement professional within the FPS East CCG Division 3 Acquisition Division, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. She plays a central role in executing strategic acquisitions to enhance physical and technological security at federal facilities, with a primary focus on manned security services and integrated video surveillance systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements development and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring alignment with federal security standards and operational readiness. Saulino routinely handles complex, mission-critical procurements involving protective personnel, access control systems, and real-time monitoring technologies critical to safeguarding high-value government infrastructure. She maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including Simmons & Golden Security LLC and GXC MAX INC, both of which provide specialized security operations and advanced surveillance solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal facility protection, demonstrating a pattern of sustained collaboration with firms capable of delivering scalable, compliant, and technologically advanced security systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and vendor accountability in high-stakes operational environments. While no formal set-aside data is currently available, Saulino’s contracting activity suggests a pragmatic alignment with socioeconomic goals, with a demonstrated inclination toward engaging qualified small businesses capable of meeting stringent security and technical requirements. Her awards reflect a results-driven focus on capability over classification, though she actively seeks out qualified 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB vendors when their technical profiles match mission needs. Her procurement portfolio centers on NAICS categories related to security services (561611), surveillance system installation (561621), and electronic security system design and integration. She specializes in procuring manned guarding services, AI-enhanced video analytics, perimeter detection systems, and integrated command-and-control platforms, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the evolving landscape of federal facility security technology.