Rachel D. Kalac

Rachel D. Kalac 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. She plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for physical security systems and integrated protective services that safeguard federal facilities. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and managing contract performance to ensure compliance with federal regulations and operational requirements. Kalac specializes in full-life-cycle contract management for security-related services, with a focus on surveillance technologies, access control systems, and personnel-based protective services that directly support the agency’s mission of facility resilience and threat mitigation. Kalac maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security systems integration and operational support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to ensure reliability, technical alignment, and rapid response capabilities. These relationships are built on proven track records in delivering scalable, compliant, and technologically advanced security solutions tailored to federal infrastructure needs. Her contracting activity reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside status. This indicates a preference for selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and past performance, rather than socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, her evaluations remain inclusive of all eligible vendors meeting stringent performance criteria. Kalac’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 561621—Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)—encompassing the acquisition of electronic surveillance, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, and integrated security management systems. Her technical expertise lies in procuring complex, multi-component security architectures that combine hardware, software, and human monitoring services to ensure comprehensive protection of federal assets.