Angela Butler-Franco

Angela Butler-Franco serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced defense and maritime systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical technologies to support national security objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of sophisticated aeronautical and nautical instrumentation, as well as shipbuilding and repair services, requiring deep technical understanding of systems integration, performance specifications, and lifecycle support contracts. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on delivering high-reliability, mission-essential capabilities. Angela maintains professional relationships with a diverse base of prime contractors specializing in aerospace and naval systems, including both large defense primes and niche manufacturers with domain-specific expertise. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and vendor accountability through well-structured contract clauses and quality assurance provisions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven track records in precision instrumentation, radar and navigation systems, and naval vessel modernization. Angela’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission-critical requirements where specialized expertise takes precedence. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with all socioeconomic regulations and encourage small business participation where it aligns with technical needs. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 334511 for search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, and 336611 for shipbuilding and repair. She procures advanced sensors, avionics, sonar arrays, hull systems, and integrated combat platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in defense engineering domains. Her work requires close collaboration with technical specialists to ensure contract requirements accurately reflect operational needs and emerging technological standards.