Carol A. Milbrandt

Carol A. Milbrandt serves as an Engineering Technician responsible for supporting the planning, evaluation, and execution of technical acquisitions within the agency’s infrastructure and civil engineering programs. Her role bridges technical expertise with procurement execution, ensuring that engineering projects meet federal standards for safety, durability, and compliance. She typically handles solicitations for construction and infrastructure projects requiring specialized engineering oversight, working closely with project engineers and acquisition teams to define technical requirements, evaluate contractor proposals, and ensure contract performance aligns with design specifications. While specific contractor names are not available, Milbrandt’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex heavy civil and utility infrastructure services. Her working relationships emphasize technical competence, regulatory adherence, and proven experience in field execution, particularly with contractors experienced in power line construction, underground utilities, and large-scale site development. She favors vendors with demonstrated capacity to manage multi-phase projects under stringent safety and environmental protocols. Milbrandt demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 63% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and nearly 10% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while maintaining project integrity. Her pattern of set-asides underscores a proactive effort to expand the pool of qualified small business participants in the heavy construction sector. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, indicating deep expertise in procuring transmission, distribution, and telecom infrastructure. She also regularly manages acquisitions under NAICS 237990 and 236220, covering other heavy civil works and institutional building construction. Her domain expertise centers on utility-scale infrastructure, earthwork, structural foundations, and compliance with OSHA and NEC standards.