Annette Carter

Annette Carter serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex technical and healthcare-related services across federal programs. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while delivering mission-critical capabilities through competitive, transparent contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research and development, custom software solutions, hospital operations support, and medical supply chain services. She executes a range of contract types, including CPFF, T&M, and FFPC, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition strategies and risk mitigation in high-compliance environments. Annette cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including established systems integrators, specialized IT service providers, medical equipment wholesalers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages both large primes and qualified small businesses to ensure market competition and innovation. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, deliverable-based milestones, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in regulatory adherence and operational excellence. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she maintains a deliberate 10% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes market access for small businesses without compromising acquisition efficiency. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based small business participation through general set-asides that encourage competitive bidding across the small business community. Annette’s primary NAICS focus areas include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), reflecting her expertise in science, technology, and healthcare delivery systems. She frequently procures clinical IT systems, laboratory research support, medical device distribution, and pharmaceutical preparation services, positioning her at the intersection of federal science policy and operational healthcare procurement.