Carter Duke

Carter Duke serves as a primary procurement point of contact, managing acquisitions to support the agency's operational requirements. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing the procurement lifecycle and ensuring that the acquisition of specialized equipment and services aligns with the agency's mission objectives. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a strong preference for full and open competition, with the vast majority of awards designated as No Set-Aside. There is a limited but present commitment to small business participation, as evidenced by a small percentage of total small business set-asides. The agency's industry focus is heavily weighted toward advanced manufacturing and technical instrumentation. Primary procurement activity is concentrated in the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems, as well as radio, television broadcasting, and wireless communications equipment. Additionally, the agency procures automobile and light duty motor vehicle manufacturing, commercial and institutional building construction, and ready-mix concrete manufacturing.