Tiffany West

Tiffany West 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 critical technologies that enhance national transportation security. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions, including explosive detection equipment, irradiation apparatus, and GPS-enabled rail monitoring technologies. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to safeguard aviation and transit infrastructure through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement actions that align with federal acquisition regulations and strategic security priorities. West cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in computer systems design, cybersecurity services, and IT equipment distribution. She regularly engages with prime contractors and system integrators who deliver mission-critical solutions, ensuring alignment with DHS cybersecurity standards and interoperability requirements. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and technical evaluation rigor, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and sustainably supported capabilities. West’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she maintains compliance with all small business participation goals and encourages broad market engagement to ensure access to the most capable vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), underscoring her deep expertise in procuring integrated IT systems, custom software development, and secure hardware procurement. She specializes in acquisitions that bridge cybersecurity, physical security systems, and data-driven operational technologies essential to modern transportation security.