Antony J Barrios

Antony J. Barrios serves as Contracts Manager, overseeing the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical training and support services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract awards with organizational objectives. He manages a diverse portfolio of solicitations, including competitive sealed bids, negotiated procurements, and simplified acquisitions under the FAR, with a focus on educational and operational support contracts. His work directly enables the delivery of aviation and instructional services essential to federal training missions, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based contracting and source selection methodologies. Barrios cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, ranging from established providers of flight training systems to niche instructional service firms. He engages with contractors who demonstrate proven capacity in curriculum development, simulator operations, and facility management, prioritizing those with demonstrated past performance and robust quality assurance protocols. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Barrios consistently structures approximately 20% of his acquisitions as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While the majority of his awards remain open to all competitors, he actively promotes small business eligibility through clear solicitation language and early market research, ensuring equitable access for firms certified under standard small business programs. His patterns demonstrate a balanced approach between broad competition and targeted small business inclusion. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training) and 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), where he acquires pilot training, aviation safety instruction, and specialized educational services. He also manages facilities support services under NAICS 561210, procuring maintenance, logistics, and operational support for training centers. This technical domain requires expertise in performance work statements, training outcome metrics, and compliance with aviation regulatory standards.