Barbara Freeman

Barbara Freeman serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing technical acquisitions within a federal agency, with a focus on information technology and specialized manufacturing services. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for custom software development, systems integration, and precision instrumentation. Her work ensures the acquisition of mission-critical solutions that align with federal compliance standards and technical performance requirements, often coordinating with program managers and technical evaluators to define statement of work requirements and assess vendor capabilities. Freeman cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including established IT service providers and niche manufacturers of measuring and control devices. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in custom programming, systems design, and specialized hardware production. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and technical merit, fostering a transparent and fair environment that encourages both large and small business participation. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 85% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business goals, allocating 15% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to market competition and socioeconomic objectives. She does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but consistently ensures small businesses have meaningful access to opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 and 541512, reflecting deep expertise in custom computer programming and computer systems design services. She also regularly acquires specialized equipment under NAICS 334519 and 332323, indicating technical proficiency in electronic instrumentation and architectural metal fabrication. Her domain knowledge spans software development lifecycles, system architecture, and precision manufacturing, making her a key liaison between technical requirements and procurement execution.