Samantha Barbaris

Samantha Barbaris is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition process and ensuring procurement integrity within her agency. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of critical supplies and services, navigating the regulatory requirements necessary to support the agency's operational mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, the vast majority of procurement activity is conducted without set-asides. A small percentage of acquisitions are executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating a limited use of single-source justifications where only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the aerospace sector. The primary area of expertise involves the acquisition of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, as well as broader aircraft manufacturing. Additionally, her portfolio includes requirements for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.