Mildred LaVelle Barnett

Mildred (Lavelle) L. Barnett serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of professional and support services acquisitions. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely, transparent, and competitive contracting processes. Her work primarily involves soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for facilities support, environmental consulting, architectural services, and technical professional services, often utilizing FAR-based procedures such as sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions. She ensures alignment with agency strategic goals through rigorous market research, source selection, and contract administration. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses and general service providers delivering facilities operations, maintenance, and professional technical support. Her approach emphasizes fair competition and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions across multiple service domains. She maintains a structured, documentation-driven process to ensure accountability and regulatory adherence throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Ms. Barnett demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate focus on socioeconomic contracting goals. Although the majority of her acquisitions (71.4%) are unrestricted, her consistent use of SDVOSB set-asides signals a proactive effort to expand opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises within the federal marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with significant activity in environmental consulting (541620), architectural services (541310), and broader professional, scientific, and technical services (541990). She regularly procures services related to building operations, infrastructure maintenance, environmental assessments, and specialized technical consulting, demonstrating deep familiarity with the operational needs of federal facilities and mission support environments.