Ryan Hessler

Ryan Hessler serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, operating under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. He is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical security services to safeguard federal facilities across the eastern region. His portfolio centers exclusively on the procurement of physical security personnel and integrated protective services, ensuring operational readiness and facility resilience. Hessler executes full lifecycle contracting actions in compliance with FAR and DHS acquisition policies, coordinating requirements validation, source selection, and contract administration for mission-critical security contracts. Hessler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security guard services, patrol operations, and related protective systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven experience in federal facility security, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms and task order contracting to respond dynamically to evolving threat environments. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability and adherence to stringent federal security standards. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 38.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 7.7% competed under the 8(a) program. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Hessler actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster vendor diversity and enhance competitive dynamics within the security services sector. Hessler’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 561612—Security Guards and Patrol Services—reflecting a singular emphasis on manned security operations, access control support, and on-site protective services for federal infrastructure. He does not procure technology systems or surveillance equipment, but rather ensures the consistent deployment of qualified personnel trained in federal security protocols, making him a critical enabler of physical security posture across DHS-protected facilities.