Carmen Falls

Carmen N. Falls serves as a key procurement lead at the W6RN USA Geospatial Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to deliver advanced geospatial intelligence and precision mapping capabilities for operational decision-making across land, air, and cyber domains. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in geospatial technology, she oversees contracts for high-resolution 3D terrain modeling, real-time geospatial data integration, and mission-critical software platforms that enhance battlefield situational awareness. Her role is central to translating technical requirements from military analysts into solicitation strategies that ensure timely delivery of next-generation geospatial systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Falls maintains a dynamic procurement ecosystem that engages both large defense technology integrators and specialized small businesses with expertise in geospatial analytics and software development. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, with a preference for vendors capable of rapid prototyping, secure cloud-based data processing, and interoperability with DoD geospatial standards such as GEOINT and NGA formats. She fosters collaborative partnerships with firms possessing proven track records in delivering secure, scalable geospatial solutions under strict operational constraints. Falls demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 30% of her portfolio allocated to small business set-asides—20% under total small business set-asides (FAR 19.5) and 10% competed under the 8(a) program. Her approach prioritizes inclusive competition, actively encouraging participation from disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms with niche capabilities in geospatial software and data services, aligning with Army initiatives to diversify the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), reflecting a heavy emphasis on innovation in geospatial algorithms, sensor fusion, and AI-driven terrain analysis. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 541512 (computer systems design) and 513210 (software publishing), ensuring the acquisition of custom geospatial applications, mapping platforms, and secure data visualization tools essential to modern military operations.