Amy L. Barnes

Amy L. Barnes serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical cyber and space domain capabilities. Her portfolio focuses on securing and sustaining advanced IT infrastructure, formalized cyber operations training, and secure communications systems essential to Air Force readiness. Barnes manages full lifecycle procurements—from solicitation through contract closeout—primarily for services supporting high-tempo cyber missions and sensitive computing environments. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with strategic national defense objectives in cyberspace and space security. Barnes maintains a consistent working relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a key contractor delivering specialized cyber infrastructure and training solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of supporting complex, classified environments. She frequently engages firms with proven expertise in secure systems integration, cyber range development, and mission-specific IT modernization, fostering collaboration through task order contracts and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with 30% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 10% competed under the 8(a) program. While 60% of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Barnes actively seeks qualified small disadvantaged businesses and leverages socioeconomic programs to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting demand for tailored cyber architecture and secure network solutions. She also routinely procures computer training services under NAICS 611420 and wired telecommunications services under NAICS 517111, demonstrating deep technical expertise in cyber workforce development and secure communications infrastructure. Barnes’ work ensures the Air Force maintains operational advantage through agile, compliant, and technologically advanced acquisitions.