Shawna Barrett, Contracting Officer

Shawna Barrett is a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer responsible for managing the procurement process and executing acquisitions to support her agency's mission. In this role, she handles the administrative and technical requirements of the contracting lifecycle, ensuring that goods and services are acquired in compliance with federal regulations. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a strong leaning toward full and open competitions, with the vast majority of acquisitions categorized as No Set-Aside. There is a limited focus on small business participation, with a small percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Barrett's procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and aviation sectors. Her primary technical focus includes the manufacturing of aircraft, aircraft engines, and auxiliary equipment, as well as the production of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems. Additionally, her expertise extends to the procurement of electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services.