Barbara Grinder

Barbara Grinder serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and supporting the agency's mission through the procurement of specialized goods and services. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with a significant preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, there is a notable utilization of 8(a) Sole Source contracting, while a smaller portion of acquisitions are conducted without set-aside restrictions. Her procurement activity is concentrated across several technical and industrial domains. The primary focus areas include miscellaneous manufacturing and the production of apparel accessories. Furthermore, her expertise extends to the procurement of search, detection, navigation, and guidance instruments, as well as computer terminal and peripheral equipment manufacturing. The portfolio also includes the acquisition of professional and management development training services.