Nadya L. Popil

Nadya L. Popil serves as a 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 manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions to secure protective security services and integrated surveillance systems critical to federal facility safety. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with FAR regulations. She specializes in service-based acquisitions, primarily focused on physical security operations and technology-enabled security systems, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to safeguard federal infrastructure through reliable, mission-critical contracts. Nadya maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security personnel and integrated security system solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on accountability and operational readiness. She collaborates closely with these contractors to ensure compliance with technical specifications and service-level expectations, promoting reliability and continuity in federal security operations. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Nadya prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of her acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while maintaining a robust vendor base capable of delivering high-quality security services. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small business eligibility, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), which accounts for 80% of her portfolio, alongside NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services). She specializes in procuring manned guarding, mobile patrol, access control systems, and integrated surveillance technologies, demonstrating deep expertise in physical security operations and technology-enabled threat mitigation for federal facilities.