Janette carter

Janette Carter serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, supporting the secure and precise acquisition of specialized industrial and technical services critical to U.S. currency production. She manages complex contracting actions for high-integrity manufacturing, engineering support, and security infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with federal standards for anti-counterfeiting, durability, and operational reliability. Her portfolio includes acquisitions for printing machinery, testing protocols, and industrial maintenance systems that directly enable the Bureau’s mission to safeguard the nation’s currency. Carter maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP for advanced printing inks and security substrates, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC for technical maintenance and logistics, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. for management consulting in process optimization, SUNTIFF, LLC for industrial equipment leasing, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC for precision engineering support. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche, high-competency suppliers with proven expertise in secure manufacturing environments and federal compliance frameworks. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate focus on enabling small business participation without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. This pattern underscores a strategy of broadening vendor diversity through general small business eligibility while maintaining technical rigor. Carter’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting, 333924 for industrial machinery manufacturing, and 541380 for testing and laboratory services, reflecting deep engagement with precision engineering, quality assurance, and operational efficiency systems. Her expertise centers on procuring mission-critical goods and services that meet the Bureau’s exacting standards for security, scalability, and long-term reliability in currency production.