Robyn Peters

Robyn Peters serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical security technologies to safeguard aviation and transit infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of advanced detection systems, including explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies, ensuring alignment with national security objectives. She manages full lifecycle contracting processes—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness standards. Her work directly enables the deployment of next-generation security capabilities across high-traffic transportation hubs. Robyn Peters cultivates strategic relationships with a select group of prime contractors specializing in defense and homeland security technology, primarily firms with deep expertise in sensor systems, cybersecurity integration, and mission-critical instrumentation. She engages with vendors possessing relevant ITAR and EAR compliance certifications, prioritizing those with proven track records in delivering ruggedized, high-reliability systems under stringent performance metrics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and post-award oversight to ensure system interoperability and long-term sustainment. Robyn Peters maintains a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the technologies procured and the limited pool of qualified suppliers capable of meeting exacting federal security standards. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she actively encourages small business participation as subcontractors and supports mentor-protégé arrangements where technical capabilities align with program needs. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of advanced aeronautical and detection systems, with secondary emphasis on computer systems design services (NAICS 541512) and other measuring and controlling device manufacturing (NAICS 334519). She possesses deep technical fluency in electromagnetic sensing, radiation detection, and real-time data acquisition systems, ensuring acquisitions meet TSA’s operational and cybersecurity requirements.