Barbara A Singleton

Barbara A. Singleton serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives across complex technical domains. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of specialized manufacturing components, engineering services, and precision measurement instrumentation, supporting advanced aerospace, electrical systems, and industrial technology programs. Singleton’s work ensures timely delivery of high-integrity goods and services aligned with national defense and technical operational needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Singleton maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by partnerships with both large manufacturers and small businesses specializing in niche technical production. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, engaging established industrial suppliers alongside agile small firms capable of delivering customized components and engineered solutions. She consistently prioritizes competitive bidding processes and maintains rigorous oversight of performance metrics and contractual obligations. Singleton demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 34.4% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and innovation among small manufacturers and service providers. Although no other socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) are dominant in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive effort to expand access for qualified small firms in technical manufacturing and engineering sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 339999 (miscellaneous manufacturing), and 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical measurement), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and miscellaneous electrical equipment (335999). This technical specialization indicates deep expertise in procuring high-precision components for aerospace, defense, and industrial testing systems, requiring knowledge of technical specifications, quality control standards, and supply chain resilience in regulated manufacturing environments.