Barbara L Untiedt

Barbara L. Untiedt serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex service-based contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning outcomes with agency operational needs. She specializes in negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing for technical and support services, playing a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical capabilities through competitive and compliant contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and industrial maintenance, flight training, and IT services, reflecting a focus on high-value, performance-driven acquisitions that require precise statement of work development and risk mitigation. Barbara cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized service providers in aviation support, computer programming, and facilities management. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering tailored technical solutions under firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials structures. Her negotiation approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and value-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and compliance with FAR standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 95% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on market-wide competition for efficiency and innovation. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition flexibility. Barbara’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 611512 (flight training), and 541511/541513 (custom programming and computer facilities management), with additional activity in 488190 (air transportation support). She specializes in acquiring technical services requiring specialized expertise in aviation systems, IT infrastructure, and maintenance logistics, positioning her as a subject matter expert in mission-critical service acquisition across defense-adjacent and civilian operational domains.