It’s unprecedented,” said a former senior homeland security official familiar with Secret Service operations, who requested anonymity to discuss the contract. The Secret Service received $1.2 billion in a sweeping reconciliation package last year, including for recruiting, retention incentives and recruitment bonuses. Secret Service leaders are racing to staff up for a 2028 security calendar that includes the presidential campaign, party conventions and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Guglielmi said the contractor will support Secret Service staff in recruiting and event logistics, but the Secret Service “remains responsible for evaluating applicants and making all hiring decisions.” Tamayo, who is also listed as the point of contact for Avvy, did not answer detailed questions about the Secret Service contract.