Samuel E. Barksdale

Samuel E. Barksdale serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex aerospace and fabricated metal systems. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical components for national defense and aviation systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of aircraft parts, auxiliary equipment, and specialized metal components, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and supply chain logistics. Barksdale works closely with engineering and program management teams to align contracting strategies with operational requirements, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of high-integrity components. His contractor relationships are centered on manufacturers with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade fabrication and assembly. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he regularly engages with firms possessing AS9100 certification and experience in producing flight-critical subsystems. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding under full and open competition, with a preference for vendors demonstrating robust quality control systems and compliance with FAR Part 46 quality assurance provisions. Barksdale’s contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 92.6% of awards issued without set-asides. The remaining 7.4% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and manufacturing readiness over socioeconomic classifications. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in airframe components, avionics housings, and propulsion subsystems. He also procures specialized wiring devices and fabricated metal products under NAICS 335932 and 332999, demonstrating proficiency in both electrical systems and precision metal fabrication. Barksdale’s technical domain expertise spans aerospace manufacturing standards, including FAA and DoD specifications, making him a key liaison between industry and operational requirements.