Barbara A. Squitieri

Barbara A. Squitieri serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions supporting personnel readiness, communications infrastructure, and base sustainment operations. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of defense-related services and equipment, with a focus on secure IT systems, broadcasting and telecommunications hardware, and cybersecurity-enabled solutions. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational continuity across garrisoned and deployed environments by executing complex procurements in compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align acquisition strategies with Air Force modernization priorities. Squitieri maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SupplyCore LLC, CyberProTex, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense communications, IT support, and facility services. Her contracting patterns indicate strong collaboration with specialized firms capable of delivering integrated solutions for radio and satellite systems, computer peripheral equipment, and security services. These partnerships are typically structured through competitive, performance-based contracts that emphasize reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid deployment capability. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 54% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a significant emphasis on HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs. She actively leverages socioeconomic authorities to expand market access for qualified small businesses, consistently prioritizing certified entities under the EDWOSB and HUBZone programs to foster economic resilience within the defense industrial base. Squitieri’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories 334220 (radio and television communications equipment), 561621 (security systems services), and 423430 (computer equipment wholesale), reflecting deep expertise in procuring mission-critical hardware, cybersecurity infrastructure, and network-enabled systems. She routinely manages acquisitions for satellite telecommunications, audiovisual systems, and secure computing platforms, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense communications and information technology domains.