Beth Bradley

Beth L. Bradley serves as DA 20 Division Chief, overseeing the planning, solicitation, and award of complex acquisition programs within a federal defense or public safety context. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting strategies with operational mission needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services related to social science research, security operations, and community development support, reflecting a focus on intelligence, safety, and infrastructure planning. She manages full life-cycle acquisitions—from market research and requirements definition to contract administration—often coordinating with interagency stakeholders to streamline procurement efficiency and ensure mission readiness. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate a balanced engagement with both large service providers and small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting and competitive bidding, with a preference for firms capable of delivering specialized, mission-critical services. Her approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and long-term vendor partnerships that support sustained operational capability. Ms. Bradley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 70% of her acquisitions conducted as unrestricted competitions and 30% reserved for small business set-asides. Of these, 20% are awarded under the 8(a) program and 10% under HUBZone criteria, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining competition and value. Her procurement practices consistently prioritize small business inclusion without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541720 (social sciences and humanities research), 561612 (security and patrol services), and 922120 (police protection), indicating deep expertise in behavioral analysis, law enforcement support, and community safety initiatives. She also procures landscape architectural and urban planning services under NAICS 541320 and 925120, underscoring a multidisciplinary approach to public infrastructure and policy implementation. Her technical domain spans both operational security and strategic social science applications, making her a key player in evidence-based defense and public safety acquisitions.