Sam Heim

Sam Heim serves as a key procurement lead within the Workforce & Enterprise Operations division of the Transportation Security Administration, where he supports the agency’s mission to sustain secure and operational-ready transportation infrastructure through mission-critical facilities and support services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on janitorial services, electrical systems maintenance, and enterprise-wide facilities management, ensuring compliance with federal security standards and operational continuity. His contracting activities are strategically aligned with TSA’s priorities in workforce readiness and infrastructure resilience, frequently engaging in requirements development, source selection, and contract administration under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. Heim maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large institutional service providers and specialized small businesses delivering facilities operations, technical consulting, and workforce training solutions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitively awarded, performance-based contracts with clear outcome metrics and service-level agreements. He routinely engages with vendors possessing ISO certifications, OSHA compliance, and security clearance readiness to meet TSA’s high operational standards. His set-aside preferences show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 90% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he consistently reserves 10% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission needs or competition integrity. Heim’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to educational support services, professional development training, and technical consulting, reflecting a strategic emphasis on workforce upskilling and operational efficiency. He frequently procures services in computer systems design, organizational training, and scientific consulting to modernize TSA’s internal enterprise functions and enhance workforce competency across security-critical environments.