Sarah Trudeau

Sarah Trudeau serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the Enterprise Information Technology unit of the Transportation Security Administration, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical information technology systems that secure and modernize national transportation infrastructure. She plays a key role in facilitating the procurement of cybersecurity-enabled computing services, cloud-based infrastructure, and systems design solutions that ensure operational resilience across high-priority transportation networks. While not the lead contracting officer, she collaborates closely with senior acquisition teams to align contract requirements with strategic IT modernization goals, typically handling complex, performance-based solicitations for technical consulting and systems integration services. Her contractor relationships center on mid- to large-tier information technology firms specializing in systems design, cybersecurity architecture, and cloud migration services. Though no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with vendors possessing demonstrated expertise in federal IT modernization, NIST compliance, and zero-trust architecture frameworks. Her working pattern emphasizes collaboration with contractors who bring scalable, standards-based solutions and proven experience in securing federal transportation systems under DHS cybersecurity directives. Sarah exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, though she remains compliant with all federal small business participation requirements. Her approach prioritizes performance outcomes and vendor technical qualifications, ensuring the most capable providers are selected regardless of size or certification status. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she supports the acquisition of custom software development, infrastructure modernization, and secure network architecture. She also engages NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) for specialized cybersecurity assessments and risk management consulting. Her domain expertise centers on cloud-native environments, identity and access management, and real-time threat detection systems critical to TSA’s operational continuity.