Mary N. Barrera

Mary N. Barrera serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts supporting communications infrastructure, personnel training, and base sustainment services. She routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, with a focus on commercial items and service-based solutions that enable secure IT systems, logistics support, and professional military education. Barrera’s work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperative to maintain high operational tempo through resilient, agile contracting. She maintains enduring relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including SUPPLYCORE LLC for logistics and supply chain support, CYBERPROTEX, LLC for cybersecurity and communications systems, AADS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INT'L LLC for administrative infrastructure, and Liberty Communications, Inc. for wireless and broadcast equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial vendors with proven performance records, while also integrating niche providers delivering specialized services such as recreational instruction and equipment leasing. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures that emphasize accountability and mission alignment. Barrera demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to foster competition and broaden vendor participation among qualified small entities. Her approach balances compliance with statutory goals and operational urgency, ensuring that small businesses contribute meaningfully to mission-critical outcomes. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 511210 for information services, and 532412 for construction and mining equipment leasing, reflecting a technical domain spanning radio and broadcast systems, digital infrastructure, and field-support logistics. She also frequently procures automotive repair services and recreation instruction programs, underscoring a holistic approach to base sustainment that supports both mission readiness and quality of life for service members.