Barbara ML Divine

Barbara M.L. Divine serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across high-technology and specialized service domains. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities through competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. She routinely handles full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on defense-related systems, aerospace training, and environmental infrastructure solutions. Her work supports national security and public safety objectives through strategic sourcing and rigorous oversight of contractor performance. Barbara cultivates relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including prime contractors with deep expertise in guided missile systems, flight training platforms, and waste management technologies. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she engages with firms capable of delivering specialized engineering services, advanced training systems, and environmental compliance solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and regulatory adherence, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who meet stringent quality and compliance standards. Barbara’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical merit and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission requirements that demand specialized capabilities often found only among large, established industry players. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her adherence to FAR Part 19 ensures all opportunities are evaluated fairly and in accordance with applicable socioeconomic policies. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), 611512 (Flight Training), and 562213 (Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators). She specializes in procuring advanced propulsion systems, pilot and crew training simulators, and high-efficiency incineration equipment for defense and environmental applications. Her technical expertise spans aerospace engineering, operational training systems, and hazardous waste management technologies, making her a key steward of mission-critical acquisitions in niche, high-stakes domains.