Joseph Barthold

Joseph Barthold serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions involving electronic components and industrial machinery maintenance services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical acquisitions through transparent, competitive processes. His portfolio centers on technical procurement activities requiring precise specification development, source selection, and contract administration, particularly in high-precision manufacturing and equipment repair domains. Barthold’s work supports the acquisition of specialized components and maintenance solutions essential to operational readiness across federal programs. Barthold maintains a broad and open contractor base, engaging with both large-tier suppliers and niche manufacturers capable of meeting stringent technical requirements. He consistently employs full and open competition under FAR Part 15, fostering relationships with vendors possessing expertise in electronic component fabrication and commercial/industrial machinery repair. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance protocols, and timely contract modifications to accommodate evolving technical needs. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he regularly collaborates with firms demonstrating proven capability in precision manufacturing and certified maintenance services. Barthold’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside restrictions. This approach underscores his commitment to selecting the most technically qualified and cost-effective offers, regardless of socioeconomic status. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, he remains compliant with all small business participation requirements and actively considers qualified small businesses when they meet technical and delivery criteria. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). He procures custom circuitry, sensors, control systems, and specialized repair services for industrial equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, inspection standards, and supply chain reliability requirements in these domains.