Christopher Barnett

Christopher Barnett serves as a primary Contracting Officer, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring procurement integrity within his organization. In this role, he oversees the solicitation and award process, coordinating the procurement of technical services and equipment to support the agency's operational mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, the majority of procurements are conducted as full and open competitions, with no set-aside restrictions applied to 83.3% of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with 14.6% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and 2.1% utilizing 8(a) competed vehicles. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in high-technology and engineering domains. Primary areas of focus include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, as well as Electronic Computer Manufacturing and Software Publishing. Additionally, he manages acquisitions for Computer Facilities Management Services and Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance.