Caroline Dallas

Caroline R. Dallas supports the procurement mission of the W6QM Micc-ft Gordon under the Department of the Army, managing acquisitions that advance military scientific, forensic, and cybersecurity capabilities. She oversees the acquisition of specialized analytical instrumentation, laboratory software systems, and mission-critical computing infrastructure essential to intelligence analysis and forensic operations. Her work ensures that field laboratories and training centers receive high-precision equipment and integrated digital tools aligned with DoD technical standards. Dallas operates within a framework emphasizing technical rigor, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and alignment with the Army’s modernization priorities in defense science and technology. Her primary contractor relationships include Midlands Pressure Wash Services LLC, reflecting a focus on specialized support services alongside high-tech suppliers. While she engages with a mix of large and small vendors, her contracting patterns reveal a preference for established firms with proven expertise in laboratory-grade equipment, secure computing systems, and mission-specific software development. She maintains collaborative, performance-driven relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical capability, quality assurance protocols, and timely delivery of complex, regulated systems. Dallas exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with the majority of acquisitions conducted as open competitions (71.4%), while actively incorporating Total Small Business Set-Asides (21.4%) and HUBZone preferences (7.1%). Her contracting strategy supports broad small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements, demonstrating a deliberate effort to foster innovation from qualified niche vendors while maintaining operational readiness. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers) for forensic and analytical software, 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) for precision scientific equipment, and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) for hardened computing platforms. She specializes in acquiring secure, ruggedized systems for field-deployable labs and training environments, with additional attention to communications and metal container manufacturing for secure storage and transport. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense science, cybersecurity infrastructure, and laboratory automation.