Phyllis A Epps

Phyllis A. Epps serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, technology, and support services essential to federal law enforcement training and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses procurements that modernize training facilities, enhance secure communications systems, and deploy advanced detection and navigation equipment. She plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the Center’s mandate to equip federal agencies with state-of-the-art resources that meet evolving law enforcement standards, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting principles. Epps maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche suppliers capable of delivering custom-built training infrastructure, facility maintenance services, and specialized maritime and tactical equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and long-term vendor collaboration, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in high-stakes, mission-critical environments. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate emphasis on small business participation. While no other set-aside categories dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strong dedication to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in federal law enforcement support markets. Epps specializes in two primary NAICS categories: 518210 for computing infrastructure and data processing services, and 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems manufacturing. Her acquisitions frequently involve secure data networks, server hosting for training platforms, and advanced sensor and surveillance technologies tailored to law enforcement training scenarios, reflecting deep technical familiarity with cybersecurity, integrated training systems, and operational detection equipment.