When it comes to acquisition, sparks of innovation often die in bureaucracy—but Peter Giambone has kept the flame alive. At U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Giambone has been a trailblazer in using Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Procedures to accelerate how government brings in cutting-edge technologies. His leadership has transformed CSO from a promising framework into a practical engine for rapid, efficient, and innovative acquisitions.
By guiding CBP and coaching other DHS Components—including TSA and ICE—Giambone has ensured that CSO delivers more than contracts. Under his approach, pilot programs launch quickly, solutions scale faster, and acquisition terms stay streamlined and flexible. The result: government gains access to the tools it needs at the speed of relevance, while industry partners navigate a simpler, more collaborative process.
Through his vision, Giambone has proven that procurement doesn’t have to smolder in red tape—it can blaze a new trail where efficiency, innovation, and mission needs converge.