Dawn S. Barnett

Dawn S. Barnett is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and executing procurement actions to support the agency's mission. In this role, she oversees the solicitation and award process, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while managing a diverse portfolio of requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a significant commitment to small business participation. Nearly half of the actions are unrestricted or have no set-aside, while a combined percentage of awards are dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Additionally, there is a focused utilization of 8(a) competed solicitations to support disadvantaged businesses. The primary industry focus for these acquisitions is centered on construction and technical services. The highest concentration of activity is within Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, followed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Other notable areas of procurement expertise include Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Engineering Services, and the construction of Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures.