Carol J Barton

Carol J. Barton serves as a Contract Specialist/Consultant II, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely and efficient contracting solutions. She specializes in non-traditional, service-based acquisitions, particularly in information and research services, often navigating complex solicitation structures to secure high-quality vendor performance under firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts. Her work supports strategic agency goals through disciplined contract management and stakeholder collaboration. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in current records, Barton’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of delivering analytical, marketing, and public opinion research services. She cultivates partnerships with both large professional services firms and agile small businesses, emphasizing competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes. Her approach prioritizes transparency, fair competition, and vendor accountability, fostering a procurement environment grounded in integrity and regulatory adherence. Barton’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This underscores a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals. Her approach does not exclude small business participation but rather relies on open market competition to identify the most capable performers across all sizes and certifications. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519190 (Other Activities Related to Advertising) and 519190 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling), indicating deep expertise in data-driven research services, survey design, public sentiment analysis, and communications strategy. She routinely procures qualitative and quantitative research services, data collection tools, and analytical reporting solutions, demonstrating technical fluency in social science methodologies and market intelligence frameworks.