Charles J. Bartlett

Charles J. Bartlett is a procurement professional specializing in technical and professional services acquisitions, with a strategic focus on high-demand areas within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector. He manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical agency objectives. His portfolio centers on complex, knowledge-based services requiring specialized expertise, particularly in software development, systems engineering, and management consulting. Bartlett plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into legally compliant, competitively awarded contracts that deliver innovation and efficiency. His contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of firms, primarily engaging with vendors offering custom software development, research and development in physical and engineering sciences, and administrative management consulting services. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently works with both large primes and mid-tier firms capable of delivering technical solutions under performance-based contract structures. His approach emphasizes competition, technical merit, and clear performance metrics, fostering transparent and results-driven vendor partnerships. Bartlett’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing market access and leveraging full and open competition to achieve optimal value, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His approach underscores a commitment to merit-based selection while maintaining compliance with all applicable procurement statutes. His primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), with significant activity in management consulting (541611) and non-biotechnology R&D (541712 and 541715). He routinely procures mission-critical services such as software customization, data analytics, systems integration, and technical advisory support, demonstrating deep domain expertise in engineering, IT infrastructure, and organizational efficiency initiatives.