Raffaella M. Iacovacci

Raffaella M. Iacovacci serves as an Acquisitions Supervisor responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of procurement activities related to security services. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with operational security requirements. She manages the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for protective services, leveraging sound contract administration practices to deliver mission-critical support. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain safe and secure environments through reliable, high-performance contractor performance. Raffaella collaborates with a broad network of security service providers specializing in armed and unarmed guard services, patrol operations, and access control systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven experience in site-specific security protocols and personnel training standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to meet rigorous quality assurance surveillance plans and key performance indicators tied to response times, incident reporting, and personnel qualifications. Raffaella’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside solicitations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most capable and cost-effective providers regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than prioritizing designated small business categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes mission readiness and contractor capability over socioeconomic targeting, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business participation requirements. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—reflecting deep expertise in the protective services sector. She specializes in procuring manned guarding, mobile patrol, event security, and perimeter protection services, often requiring contractors to meet federal security clearance standards and maintain certified training programs. Her technical domain expertise lies in evaluating contractor operational readiness, workforce qualifications, and compliance with DHS and DoD security guidelines for sensitive facilities.