Madeline Y. Baumgartner

Madeline Y. Baumgartner serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Defense at Hqussocom. In this capacity, she is responsible for executing the procurement lifecycle to support the agency's mission-critical operational requirements. Her role involves managing the acquisition of complex systems and services, ensuring that all procurement activities adhere to federal regulations while meeting the specialized technical needs of the organization. She typically handles high-stakes acquisitions that require rigorous oversight and strategic sourcing to maintain operational readiness. The agency's contracting landscape is characterized by a reliance on sophisticated defense and technology integrators. Vendors active at this agency include L3 Global Communications Solutions, Inc, AAI Corporation, and Dynetics, Inc. Additionally, the office awards to the SWMS Group A Multiple Award vehicle and the Harris Corporation RF Communications Division. These entities provide the high-level engineering and communications infrastructure necessary to support the agency's specialized defense objectives. Regarding socioeconomic contracting patterns, the procurement data indicates a strict focus on full and open competition. Currently, there is a 100% preference for no set-aside awards, suggesting that the requirements managed within this office typically necessitate the scale, capacity, and technical certifications found in large-scale prime contractors. There is currently no recorded preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides in the available data. The technical domain expertise associated with this office is heavily concentrated in advanced communications and aerospace manufacturing. The primary industry focus is centered on NAICS 334220, covering radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing. Other significant procurement areas include computer peripheral equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334119) and aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411). Additionally, the office procures specialized telecommunications services and other computer-related technical services, reflecting a specialization in secure, high-tech hardware and integrated communication systems.