Barry J. Prince

Barry J. Prince serves as an Administrative Assistant supporting procurement operations within a federal agency, providing critical administrative and logistical coordination for contract lifecycle management. While not a contracting officer, he plays an essential role in facilitating the flow of acquisition documentation, maintaining contract files, and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations. His work enables timely execution of solicitations, contract modifications, and vendor communications, particularly for construction and specialty trade services. Prince’s contributions are foundational to the agency’s ability to execute mission-critical infrastructure and facility-related acquisitions efficiently and in accordance with FAR guidelines. Though specific contractor names are not available, Prince routinely interfaces with a diverse pool of specialty trade contractors, including plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and commercial construction firms. His support role involves coordinating pre-solicitation outreach, managing vendor inquiries, and ensuring proper documentation for contract awards. He maintains consistent engagement with both large and small businesses, fostering transparent communication throughout the procurement process and helping to streamline administrative workflows that underpin successful contract performance. Prince demonstrates a strong alignment with small business participation, with over 85% of acquisitions conducted as full and open competition without set-asides, while approximately 12.5% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 1.6% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His administrative support ensures that small business eligibility requirements are accurately tracked and that set-aside criteria are properly applied during acquisition planning. His primary procurement focus lies in construction-related NAICS categories, with significant emphasis on plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (238220), commercial and institutional building construction (236220), and roofing (238160). He also supports acquisitions in water and sewer infrastructure (237110) and other specialty trade contracting (238990), indicating deep familiarity with facility maintenance, renovation, and capital improvement projects. Prince’s expertise lies in ensuring these technical acquisitions are administratively sound and compliant with federal construction procurement standards.