Dawn Baran

Dawn Baran serves as a key procurement lead within the National Continuity SECTION (CON50) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical communications and infrastructure resilience during national emergencies. Her work centers on securing technical services and infrastructure solutions that enable uninterrupted federal operations under adverse conditions, including secure communication systems, emergency response platforms, and hardened IT support services. She plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the agency’s mission to ensure continuity of government functions through redundant, secure, and interoperable systems, typically overseeing task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under FAR Part 16. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Dawn Baran engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in cybersecurity, emergency communications, and infrastructure hardening. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large systems integrators and niche technical firms capable of delivering classified and unclassified solutions under stringent federal security standards. She maintains a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in NIST-aligned frameworks, TEMPEST-certified equipment, and mission-critical network architecture. Baran’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 19% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation from emerging federal contractors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting demand for systems integration, network resilience engineering, and continuity planning support. Secondary categories include security systems services (561621) and communications equipment manufacturing (334290), underscoring her technical expertise in securing command, control, and communications (C3) infrastructure essential to national emergency response.