Megan Kesler

Megan Kesler serves as a key procurement professional within the Security Technology division of the Transportation Security Administration, where she supports the acquisition of advanced detection and imaging systems critical to aviation and transportation security. Her responsibilities encompass managing the full lifecycle of complex technical contracts, from requirements definition through contract award and performance oversight. She specializes in procuring high-sensitivity threat detection equipment, systems engineering services, and R&D solutions designed to identify explosives and concealed weapons at high-traffic transit hubs. Her work directly enables the modernization of TSA’s screening infrastructure and the integration of next-generation technologies into operational environments. Kesler maintains consistent working relationships with leading technology providers including Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc., Agilent Technologies Inc., and DS Government Solutions Corp. These partnerships center on the procurement of precision instrumentation, signal analysis platforms, and secure systems integration services. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical innovation, and compliance with federal security standards, often involving long-term performance-based agreements that ensure sustained system readiness and upgradeability. Her procurement portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission-critical performance and interoperability above socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all acquisitions adhere strictly to FAR compliance and competitive transparency standards. Kesler’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search and detection system manufacturing, complemented by significant activity in engineering services (541330) and physical sciences R&D (541715). She routinely acquires advanced millimeter-wave imaging systems, spectral analysis tools, and automated threat recognition software, demonstrating deep expertise in electromagnetic sensing, signal processing, and secure systems architecture for high-consequence transportation environments.