Robyn E. King

Robyn E. King serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical technologies that enhance aviation and transit security. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with TSA’s strategic priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology equipment such as explosive detection systems, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies, requiring deep technical evaluation and risk mitigation expertise. Robyn collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including defense contractors, systems integrators, and specialized engineering firms, to deliver innovative security solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing relevant ITAR/EAR compliance, ISO certifications, and prior experience in federal transportation security programs. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous performance oversight, clear contract deliverables, and proactive stakeholder coordination across technical, legal, and operational teams. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued as non-set-aside actions, while maintaining a deliberate 16.7% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively supports small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories, ensuring broad market access while maintaining competitive integrity and value for taxpayer dollars. Robyn’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334511 for the manufacture of detection and navigation systems, with additional emphasis on electrical contracting (238210), computer facilities management (541513), and specialized waste management services (562998). Her technical expertise spans sensor technology, secure data infrastructure, and infrastructure integration, positioning her as a key operator in procuring next-generation security systems for national transportation networks.