Caleb M. Barger

Caleb M. Barger serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction, facility systems, and specialized support services, with a focus on modernizing wastewater treatment, HVAC, and secure communications infrastructure. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance resilience and reliability across critical defense installations through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement actions. Barger maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor providing specialized engineering and technical services aligned with the agency’s infrastructure modernization goals. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and mission alignment. He routinely engages with contractors capable of delivering complex, integrated solutions under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, prioritizing technical proficiency and past performance in source selection. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition—reflecting an 80% no set-aside preference—he demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 20% of opportunities as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that supports broad small business engagement without compromising mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus includes Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Water and Sewer Line Construction (237110), and related support services for transportation and equipment distribution. This reflects deep expertise in procuring engineered fluid control systems, civil infrastructure components, and logistics-enabled facility support equipment, positioning him as a technical procurement specialist in defense infrastructure resilience.