Dorretta J Calhoun-battles

Dorretta J Calhoun-battles serves as a Contract Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring procurement integrity within her agency. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of essential goods and services, navigating the regulatory requirements to support the agency's operational mission through strategic sourcing and contract administration. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a balanced approach to competition. Half of the acquisitions are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remaining half are conducted as no set-aside solicitations, demonstrating a commitment to both small business participation and full and open competition. Her industry focus is heavily concentrated in the construction and engineering sectors. The primary area of expertise is in Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (NAICS 237990), complemented by procurement activities in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237130), and Ship Building and Repairing (NAICS 336611).