John S. Bartenhagen

John S. Bartenhagen serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the federal energy and mineral supply chain. He plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of critical energy infrastructure and wholesale distribution services. His portfolio primarily involves full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based contracting and solicitation strategies aligned with federal energy security objectives. He handles a range of acquisitions from engineering and logistics support to bulk commodity procurement, ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Bartenhagen’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with large-scale energy and mineral wholesalers, including firms with established capabilities in petroleum refining, bulk fuel distribution, and mineral supply chain logistics. His working relationships emphasize vendor reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical proficiency in handling hazardous materials and energy-grade commodities. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated capacity to meet federal delivery timelines and quality standards under performance-based service contracts. Bartenhagen exhibits a strong preference for full and open competition, with 81.8% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 18.2% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His approach reflects a balanced commitment to competition and socioeconomic goals, consistently leveraging small business capabilities where market conditions permit, without compromising mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), accounting for 70% of his activity, followed by NAICS 423520 (Coal and Mineral Wholesalers) and NAICS 424720 (Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers). He specializes in acquiring refined petroleum products, bulk coal, and related energy commodities essential to federal operations. His technical expertise lies in energy supply chain logistics, fuel specification compliance, and contract administration for hazardous material handling under federal environmental and safety standards.