Cerrie Barnes

Cerrie Barnes serves as a primary procurement lead within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing critical acquisitions of mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. Focused on sustaining operational readiness, Barnes oversees the procurement of industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission equipment, and ordnance accessories that ensure the functionality of high-priority defense platforms. Her work directly supports DLA’s mission to deliver reliable, mission-critical parts across global theaters, requiring deep technical understanding of engineering specifications and supply chain resilience for defense-grade applications. Barnes maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including Triman Industries Inc., ECI Defense Group, Inc., ITL LLC, Kampi Components Co Inc, and Pioneer Industries, LLC—organizations recognized for their expertise in precision manufacturing and defense-compliant component production. These partnerships reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven track records in meeting stringent military standards, including AS9100 and MIL-SPEC requirements. Her procurement approach prioritizes technical reliability, long-term supply continuity, and performance-based contract management over transactional sourcing. Her contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 93.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is limited, she occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (4.4%) and has awarded contracts to Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a measured but compliant approach to socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. Barnes specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), with significant activity also in fabricated pipe and pipe fitting (332996) and miscellaneous machinery (333998). Her technical domain expertise centers on fluid control systems, mechanical interfaces, and high-reliability components used in shipboard, vehicular, and field-deployed systems, requiring precise adherence to military specifications and material traceability standards.