Carolyn Long

Carolyn M. Long serves as a Contracting Officer within the Special Contracting Branches A and B of the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, where she leads the acquisition of critical logistics, warehousing, and specialized industrial support services essential to federal operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on securing end-to-end supply chain capabilities for overseas and contingency operations, with a focus on storage, distribution, and manufacturing services that sustain mission-critical infrastructure. She manages complex procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, utilizing multiple award schedules, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts, and competitive negotiated acquisitions to meet urgent and long-term federal requirements. Carolyn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Communication Logic LLC, LC Industries Inc., and FSR Consulting LLC, firms known for their expertise in logistics automation, industrial equipment fabrication, and technical support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in defense and civilian supply chain environments, often leveraging past performance and technical capability evaluations to ensure mission success. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement and a focus on reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal logistics standards. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Carolyn consistently allocates 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone. Her approach prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring competitive rigor while expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in niche industrial sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 333415 (Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing), 333924 (Industrial Machinery), and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors). She procures automated storage systems, climate-controlled warehousing solutions, material handling equipment, and specialized infrastructure components that enable resilient, deployable logistics networks for federal agencies.