Peter A Sorrentino

Peter A. Sorrentino serves as a Contract Specialist within the Transportation Security Administration’s Contracting and Procurement office, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical security technologies that underpin national transportation infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-stakes acquisitions including explosive detection systems, irradiation equipment, GPS-enabled rail monitoring platforms, and cybersecurity services. His work directly supports TSA’s mission to enhance aviation and transit security through the timely and compliant acquisition of advanced, mission-critical solutions aligned with federal contracting regulations and risk mitigation standards. Sorrentino cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, particularly those specializing in background investigation services, logistics consulting, and computer-related technical support. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages both large primes and small business subcontractors to ensure competitive, innovative, and resilient supply chains. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15 procedures. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively promotes small business participation, with 25% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while fostering growth among qualified small businesses without compromising mission needs. Sorrentino’s technical focus centers on NAICS 561611 for investigation and personal background check services, which constitutes half of his portfolio, followed by NAICS 541614 for logistics and process consulting and NAICS 541519 for other computer-related services. He specializes in procuring services that support workforce vetting, operational efficiency, and secure IT infrastructure—domains critical to TSA’s layered security posture. His expertise lies in aligning technical requirements with regulatory compliance and acquisition best practices to deliver mission-ready capabilities.