Gloria Q. Friedbauer

Gloria R. Friedbauer serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the federal acquisition system, focusing on specialized electrical and electronic manufacturing sectors. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and infrastructure needs through competitive, transparent contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of industrial-grade electrical components, audio and video systems, power transformers, and surface treatment services, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and supply chain dynamics. Friedbauer’s acquisitions are structured to support national security, infrastructure resilience, and technological modernization initiatives. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Friedbauer routinely engages with a diverse pool of manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting stringent performance, quality, and delivery requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation, and performance-based contract structures, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. She works closely with engineering and technical teams to define clear statement of work requirements and ensure contractor compliance with applicable specifications and testing protocols. Friedbauer’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging broad industry capabilities rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. Her approach prioritizes technical merit and cost-effectiveness, aligning with agency mandates that emphasize efficiency and value in non-traditional small business environments. Her primary industry focus centers on NAICS codes related to electrical equipment manufacturing, including 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), 334310 (audio and video equipment), 335129 (switchgear and control equipment), 335311 (power transformers), and 332813 (electroplating and surface finishing). This specialization underscores her expertise in procuring high-reliability, precision-engineered products for defense, energy, and communications applications, requiring deep familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, and UL standards.