Katrice Perry Barganier

Katrice Perry Barganier serves as a primary contracting professional within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the educational and operational readiness missions of Air University. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on modernizing training environments through immersive simulation technologies, advanced audiovisual systems, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades. Her work directly enables the delivery of technical and professional development training to Air Force personnel, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for readiness and innovation. She handles full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—primarily for complex, technology-driven solutions requiring stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized firms in communications equipment manufacturing, custom software development, and educational services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with both large system integrators and niche technology providers capable of delivering secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions for military training environments. Her working pattern reflects a preference for performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements, fostering partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical agility and compliance with cybersecurity and data integrity standards. Katrice demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are dominant, her contracting approach actively encourages small business eligibility and competition, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation through emerging contractors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring advanced communication hardware, simulation platforms, and customized instructional systems. She also regularly procures custom computer programming services and related IT support, underscoring her technical proficiency in integrating software-enabled training solutions into legacy military infrastructure.