Beau L Barnett

Beau L. Barnett serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies for integrated missile defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—he supports the MDA’s mission to develop and field layered, multi-phase ballistic missile defense capabilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and systems integration for advanced sensor architectures, guidance and control technologies, and interceptors, aligning with the agency’s focus on midcourse and terminal-phase defense modernization. Barnett maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, often coordinating multi-contractor teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities. He also collaborates regularly with Jacobs Technology Inc., leveraging their engineering and operational support expertise to sustain and enhance test infrastructure and system integration efforts. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical compliance across high-stakes national security programs. A defining feature of Barnett’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to expanding small business participation in missile defense acquisitions. He consistently structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, ensuring equitable access to high-impact contracts despite the technical complexity of the domain. His primary NAICS focus is 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), which appears to be a data anomaly or misclassification, as it is inconsistent with the MDA’s mission. Given the agency’s technical scope, his actual procurement activity likely centers on defense-related services under NAICS codes such as 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) or 336411 (Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit Manufacturing), indicating a potential system-level misalignment in classification rather than intent. His expertise lies in acquiring advanced defense technologies, not waste management services.