Darryl D. Barnes

Darryl Barnes serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex professional services acquisitions that support Air Force modernization and operational readiness. His portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. Barnes manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in technical and administrative support services. He maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a balanced approach to partnering with both industry leaders and academic research institutions. His contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for firms capable of delivering high-caliber technical advisory services, custom software development, and advanced training solutions. Barnes fosters collaborative, performance-based relationships that emphasize innovation, scalability, and mission alignment, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and other flexible contract vehicles to meet dynamic operational needs. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted (71.4%), Barnes consistently supports small business participation, with over 23% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 4.8% allocated to HUBZone firms. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity while maintaining access to specialized capabilities. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes inclusion without compromising technical rigor or mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 511210 (software publishing), 541511 (custom computer programming), and 541613 (marketing consulting), with significant activity in professional and management development training (611430). These reflect a deep specialization in digital transformation, data-driven decision support, and workforce capability enhancement—core enablers of Air Force readiness in an evolving threat landscape.