Yague Ngom

Yague Ngom serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security, where they play a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to enhance national transportation security. Their responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational technology solutions. Ngom specializes in acquiring custom software, systems integration, and specialized equipment critical to aviation and transit security infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic procurement objectives. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Ngom maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors offering technical services and advanced security solutions. Their working relationships are characterized by collaborative solicitation development, transparent evaluation processes, and structured performance oversight, fostering accountability and innovation among contractors delivering mission-sensitive capabilities. Ngom demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of their acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on expanding opportunities for small businesses. Though the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic focus on building a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of supporting evolving security needs. Their procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 519190 (Other Information Services), 511210 (Software Publishers), and the suite of computer services codes (541511, 541512, 541519), indicating deep expertise in custom software development, systems design, and emerging technology integration. Ngom routinely procures cybersecurity platforms, data analytics tools, GPS-enabled monitoring systems, and tailored applications that support real-time threat detection and operational resilience across high-consequence transportation environments.