Shaun G. Saad

Shaun G. Saad serves as a key procurement professional within the Mission Support Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, supporting the operational readiness of frontline border security missions through the acquisition of mission-critical assets and services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on sustaining canine detection programs, equipping personnel with specialized protective gear and ordnance, and deploying advanced analytical instrumentation for threat detection. His work ensures the continuous availability of biological, logistical, and technical resources essential to national security operations, aligning closely with the agency’s mandate to maintain high-readiness capabilities across high-threat environments. Saad maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors including VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC, LABVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC, ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC., L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC., and FOSTER & FREEMAN USA INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade equipment, laboratory information management systems, tactical gear, and forensic analytical tools. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and rapid response capabilities, favoring vendors with established track records in supporting federal law enforcement and biosecurity missions. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical urgency and technical specificity over socioeconomic categorization. However, he maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 16.1% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating balanced adherence to FAR 19.5 while prioritizing capability over socio-economic status. The primary NAICS categories under his purview include 621999 for canine health and veterinary support services, 624190 for specialized logistical and handler support programs, and 513210 for software solutions managing detection data. He also procures audio-video equipment and management consulting services to enhance operational analytics, reflecting deep expertise in integrating technical systems with field-ready biological and security infrastructure.