Carol A Faddis

Carol A. Faddis serves as a Contracting Officer within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain and enhance border security operations. Her portfolio centers on the acquisition of specialized management consulting and technical training solutions that directly support the agency’s K9 enforcement programs, facility security infrastructure, and analytical instrumentation capabilities. Faddis ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with CBP’s strategic priorities of operational readiness and workforce development. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Faddis maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-capacity service providers and small business vendors, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical expertise and mission alignment. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, statement of work clarity, and post-award oversight to ensure delivery of high-integrity services critical to national security. Faddis demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, while maintaining flexibility through non-set-aside procurements when full and open competition better serves mission needs. Her pattern underscores CBP’s broader goal of cultivating a diverse supplier base capable of delivering agile, high-quality support. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611, encompassing administrative and general management consulting services that optimize CBP’s operational workflows and strategic planning. She also regularly procures technical training under NAICS 611519, supporting the certification and continuing education of canine handlers and detection specialists. Faddis brings deep expertise in service-based acquisitions requiring rigorous performance metrics, ensuring that contracted solutions directly enhance the effectiveness of CBP’s frontline enforcement capabilities.