Wayne A. Massado

Wayne A. Massado serves as a Contract Specialist with Mission Support Washington under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical equipment and operational support services essential to federal law enforcement and detainee management operations. His responsibilities include developing, soliciting, and administering full-life-cycle contracts aligned with DHS strategic priorities, with a focus on ensuring agent safety through the acquisition of advanced weaponry, tactical gear, and mission-critical infrastructure. Massado specializes in complex, high-stakes acquisitions that require strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and rigorous technical evaluation, often supporting time-sensitive operational deployments across border security and detention facilities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Massado maintains consistent working relationships with authorized electrical and safety equipment wholesalers and specialized vendors capable of meeting stringent federal standards for reliability and performance. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, supply chain resilience, and adherence to technical specifications required for high-risk operational environments. He engages with both large-capacity distributors and qualified small businesses, fostering partnerships that ensure timely delivery of certified equipment under tight operational timelines. Massado demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining mission readiness, though the majority of his portfolio—75%—remains open to all eligible vendors to ensure competitive pricing and broad supplier access. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 423610, encompassing the wholesale distribution of electrical apparatus, wiring supplies, and related safety and operational equipment. This specialization underscores his technical expertise in procuring certified electrical systems, lighting, power distribution components, and ruggedized instrumentation used in detention centers, tactical vehicles, and field operations, ensuring all acquisitions meet federal safety and interoperability standards.