Carrie L. Brown

Carrie L. Brown serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced manufacturing and industrial maintenance sectors. Her role centers on executing competitive contracting actions that align with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical equipment and technical services. She routinely handles sole-source and full-and-open competitions for high-precision instrumentation, aircraft propulsion components, and industrial repair services, emphasizing compliance with FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures. Her work directly supports operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized technical systems requiring stringent quality assurance and engineering validation. Brown maintains a balanced contractor ecosystem, engaging both large-tier manufacturers and small business suppliers across aerospace, industrial maintenance, and instrumentation domains. She fosters long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting rigorous technical specifications, including those requiring ITAR compliance or AS9100 certification. Her procurement approach prioritizes performance-based contracting and life-cycle cost analysis, encouraging vendor innovation while maintaining strict standards for reliability and traceability in critical systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 43% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While 8(a) competed awards are minimal, her portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small disadvantaged businesses and general small businesses capable of delivering specialized industrial solutions. This reflects a strategic commitment to expanding the supplier base beyond traditional defense contractors and nurturing domestic manufacturing capacity. Brown’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing) and 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), underscoring her expertise in aerospace propulsion systems and precision industrial equipment maintenance. She also procures specialized measuring and control devices under NAICS 334519 and 334513, demonstrating deep familiarity with process instrumentation, calibration systems, and industrial automation components. Her technical domain spans thermodynamic systems, sensor integration, and coating technologies, particularly in 325510 (paint and coating manufacturing), where she ensures compliance with environmental and performance standards.