Capt Barbara ML Divine

Capt Barbara M.L. Divine serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely and efficient procurement processes. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on information technology services, particularly those aligned with software development, systems integration, and technical support solutions under the Other Computer Related Services category. Capt Divine ensures that all acquisitions are structured to meet agency needs while upholding transparency, fairness, and regulatory integrity. Capt Divine maintains a broad and open contractor engagement strategy, working with a diverse range of industry vendors—from large systems integrators to specialized IT service providers—without preference for any single entity. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and stringent contract management to ensure deliverables align with technical specifications and mission requirements. She fosters collaborative relationships with industry stakeholders through pre-solicitation outreach and clear communication of acquisition expectations, promoting a level playing field for all qualified offerors. Capt Divine’s contracting patterns reflect a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical capability and performance over socioeconomic criteria in her acquisition portfolio, consistent with the nature of the specialized IT services she procures. While she does not utilize set-aside authorities, her processes remain fully compliant with all applicable small business participation goals and reporting requirements. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519—Other Computer Related Services—encompassing custom software development, cloud-based solutions, cybersecurity support, data analytics, and IT consulting services. Capt Divine possesses deep technical expertise in evaluating complex IT service proposals, ensuring that contractor capabilities meet stringent performance, security, and interoperability standards required for modern government operations.