Carol LeAnn Bartenhagen

Carol LeAnn Bartenhagen serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. Her work supports critical government operations by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR and agency-specific policies. She specializes in complex procurements requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation, particularly in energy infrastructure and social services sectors. Bartenhagen’s role is central to executing efficient, transparent, and legally sound contracting processes that align with agency mission objectives and fiscal accountability standards. Bartenhagen maintains professional relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily contractors specializing in petroleum refining operations and vocational rehabilitation service delivery. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing the technical capacity to meet stringent operational and safety standards in energy production and workforce development programs. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure value and compliance. Bartenhagen’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize market-wide competition and technical merit over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with agency directives that emphasize efficiency and broad market access. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with all small business participation requirements under the Small Business Act. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), where she manages contracts for maintenance, safety systems, environmental compliance, and operational support services. She also handles acquisitions under NAICS 624310 (Vocational Rehabilitation Services), procuring training, job placement, and client support programs. Her technical expertise spans energy infrastructure standards and workforce development frameworks, making her a key resource for mission-critical procurements in these specialized domains.