Barbara Ann Bocsy

Barbara Ann Bocsy serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction and facility-related services, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic contracting goals. Bocsy routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated procurements, and simplified acquisitions under FAR Part 13, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in all procurement actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Bocsy maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of small business contractors, particularly those certified under small business set-aside programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market opportunities that prioritize small business eligibility, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. She engages with contractors across multiple tiers, ensuring adherence to contract clauses related to labor standards, safety protocols, and small business subcontracting plans. Bocsy demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 54% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity for underserved veteran-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged firms. Her contracting approach aligns with federal mandates to promote equitable access to government contracting while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in construction and facility support services, with dominant NAICS codes including 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). She specializes in procuring infrastructure upgrades, mechanical systems installation, and related building equipment services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with construction standards, bid evaluation criteria, and performance-based specifications.