Retha Barron

Retha Barron serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QM Micc-ft Stewart under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Army installations and training environments. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction, facilities maintenance, and mission-enabling services, including electrical and plumbing systems, roofing, heavy civil infrastructure, and environmental support functions. Her work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring installations remain functional, compliant, and resilient through timely and compliant procurement practices under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Barron maintains a consistent working relationship with X CELL MANAGEMENT INC as a primary contractor, reflecting a trusted partnership in delivering complex facilities and infrastructure services. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven capacity in institutional and commercial construction, environmental services, and operational support, often leveraging long-term agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to ensure responsive and scalable support across multiple Army sites. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with half of her awards issued without set-asides, while actively promoting small business participation through Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), and Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) programs. She also incorporates Local Area Set-Asides (FAR 26.2) to stimulate regional economic development, demonstrating a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission effectiveness. Barron’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), 561110 (Office Administrative Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution), with additional emphasis on 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services). Her expertise lies in procuring environmental remediation, utility infrastructure, and institutional support services critical to sustaining military base operations, requiring deep familiarity with regulatory compliance, performance-based contracting, and integrated facility management systems.