Brittaniya J. Poirier

Brittaniya Poirier serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of Energy’s Western-Sierra Nevada Region, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to the reliability and modernization of the western U.S. power grid. She manages a portfolio of contracts focused on electrical installation, transmission system maintenance, and specialized technical services that enable the safe, resilient operation of high-voltage substations and transmission lines. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure grid stability through timely, compliant contracting that aligns with federal energy infrastructure priorities. Poirier maintains consistent contracting relationships with a narrow set of specialized vendors, including MARY HELEN PARKEY and ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC, reflecting a targeted approach to securing niche expertise in field operations and language support services for multilingual field teams. Her procurement patterns indicate a preference for established, small-scale contractors capable of delivering responsive, on-site technical assistance and mission-critical support under dynamic field conditions, often in remote or rugged terrain. She exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the region while ensuring access to agile, locally rooted service providers with proven capabilities in energy infrastructure support. Her contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic diversity and vendor capacity over scale, aligning with federal goals to expand small business access to federal energy contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) and NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring her expertise in procuring skilled electrical installation, preventive maintenance, and specialized technical consulting services. She routinely acquires services related to high-voltage system upgrades, substation commissioning, and operational support—demanding deep familiarity with NERC standards, OSHA safety protocols, and utility-grade equipment integration.