Barry Timberlake

Barry Timberlake serves in a critical procurement leadership role within Oklahoma’s Mgmt and Enterprise Services agency, where he drives the acquisition of enterprise technology and operational support services essential to the state’s digital transformation agenda. His responsibilities encompass managing end-to-end contracting processes for IT modernization initiatives, data system integrations, and mission-critical administrative services. Timberlake’s portfolio centers on complex, cross-functional procurements that align with the agency’s strategic priorities of enhancing cybersecurity, improving operational efficiency, and modernizing legacy infrastructure. He routinely handles sole-source and competitive acquisitions under federal and state procurement regulations, ensuring compliance while advancing innovation in public service delivery. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the procurement record, Timberlake engages with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in enterprise IT services and event logistics. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technology integrators and professional services firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. Vendor partnerships are typically structured through performance-based contracts with clear deliverables, emphasizing outcomes over inputs and requiring rigorous vendor performance evaluations. Timberlake’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences, though it does not preclude small business participation where firms meet the required qualifications. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing cloud migration, systems integration, and cybersecurity support, alongside NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), indicating procurement of large-scale training, stakeholder engagement, and public-facing digital transformation events. His expertise spans both technical IT domains and operational event management, positioning him as a key conduit between state technology goals and service delivery execution.