Joseph Barthold

Joseph Barthold serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for executing complex procurement actions across technical and industrial domains. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective contract awards. His work centers on negotiating terms, evaluating proposals, and managing post-award modifications for high-precision equipment and specialized manufacturing supplies. Barthold typically handles competitive acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based contracting and technical evaluation criteria to ensure deliverables meet stringent operational standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Barthold maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in aerospace components, precision measurement devices, and industrial adhesives. He engages with both large-tier manufacturers and small business suppliers, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in transparency, regulatory adherence, and performance accountability. His negotiation approach emphasizes risk mitigation, clear performance metrics, and long-term vendor reliability over low-price, technically unacceptable bids. Barthold demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 28% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and actively encourages participation from firms certified under the SBA’s small business programs, though no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate his portfolio. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that supports economic opportunity while maintaining technical integrity and mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 334519 (other measuring and controlling device manufacturing), and 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signals), indicating deep expertise in aerospace, instrumentation, and electrical testing systems. He also procures specialized industrial materials, including adhesives and abrasives, underscoring his technical fluency in advanced manufacturing and materials science domains. Barthold’s work supports mission-critical systems requiring high reliability and precision engineering.