Sahar Odderstol

Sahar Odderstol serves as a Contracting Officer 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 capabilities to enhance aviation and transit security. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support technologies, including explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize national transportation infrastructure through innovative, high-integrity acquisitions that meet stringent federal safety and performance standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the data, Odderstol engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in technical services and R&D, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering classified, high-precision solutions under strict compliance frameworks. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and adherence to FAR and TSA-specific acquisition policies, ensuring accountability and operational readiness across all awarded contracts. Odderstol’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability and value over socioeconomic categorization. This approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and innovation, aligning with the high-stakes nature of homeland security acquisitions where specialized expertise often outweighs socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), reflecting deep engagement with certification, calibration, and forensic testing services for security equipment. She also actively procures under NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), supporting cutting-edge R&D in detection technologies, and NAICS 811219 for specialized maintenance and repair services. Her expertise spans technical domains including radiation detection, sensor integration, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, making her a key driver of innovation in national transportation security procurement.