Julie A. Bardo

Julie A. Bardo serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supporting mission-critical procurement needs across diverse technical domains. Her portfolio primarily includes complex service and equipment acquisitions requiring detailed technical evaluation and risk mitigation, with a focus on research and development, specialized logistics, and precision manufacturing. Bardo’s work ensures that agency objectives are met through transparent, competitive, and legally sound contracting practices. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly identifiable in this dataset, Bardo engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large primes, mid-tier firms, and small businesses, typically through sealed bidding and negotiated procurements. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair competition and vendor performance accountability, fostering relationships grounded in compliance, responsiveness, and technical capability rather than exclusive partnerships. Bardo’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 97% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. Only 3% of her contracts are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured, needs-based approach to socioeconomic programming rather than broad set-aside utilization. She adheres to regulatory requirements for small business participation but prioritizes technical suitability and value when selecting contractors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), where she manages contracts for scientific instrumentation, data analysis services, and laboratory support. Additional emphasis is placed on refrigerated warehousing (493120), animal production services (112990), and specialized manufacturing (334516, 339999), demonstrating expertise in niche technical and logistical domains requiring precise regulatory alignment and quality assurance protocols.