Marsha S. Barnett- Contracting Officer

Marsha S. Barnett serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical technologies and support services essential to modernizing military test ranges, enhancing battlefield analytics, and sustaining operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning scientific instrumentation, communications infrastructure, and engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with the Army’s strategic priorities in research, development, and test evaluation. Her work directly supports the Department of Defense’s imperative to field next-generation capabilities through rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting methodologies. Barnett maintains consistent relationships with prime contractors including FLUOR INTERCONTINENTAL, INC, KBR SERVICES, LLC, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, ARMY SUSTAINMENT LLC, and THE BOEING COMPANY, reflecting a preference for established defense industry partners capable of delivering complex, high-integrity systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, integrated logistics support, and systems engineering expertise, often requiring multi-year, task-order-based agreements under Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to ensure contract requirements accurately reflect operational needs and technological feasibility. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with 8(a) competed set-asides accounting for one-third of her awards and a notable emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses. While half of her contracts remain open to full and open competition, her deliberate use of socioeconomic programs reflects a balanced strategy to foster innovation while maintaining access to qualified, capable vendors. She actively leverages the 8(a) program to cultivate emerging defense contractors with specialized technical capabilities. Barnett’s primary NAICS focus includes Landscaping Services (561730) and Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), indicating procurement for both environmental sustainment at military installations and the acquisition of tactical communications and sensor systems. She also routinely procures administrative and human resources consulting services (541611, 541612), underscoring the integration of operational support functions within mission-critical programs. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense engineering, logistics sustainment, and institutional support services.