Carmen Barahona

Carmen Barahona serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the procurement mission within their organization. The agency demonstrates a diverse procurement strategy with a significant emphasis on small business participation. While a majority of awards are unrestricted, there is a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a substantial percentage of contracts designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. The agency also utilizes set-asides for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to diversify its vendor base. The procurement focus is heavily weighted toward specialized manufacturing and technical services. Primary areas of expertise include the manufacturing of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, as well as the production of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems. Additionally, the procurement patterns show a focus on electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, building inspection services, and the manufacturing of showcases, partitions, shelving, and lockers.