Steve E Barry

Steve E. Barry serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs across technical and engineering domains. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting actions that support mission-critical government objectives. He typically handles solicitation, award, and administration of contracts for information technology, communications equipment, and engineering services, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define requirements and evaluate proposals under FAR Part 15 procedures. His work is central to delivering timely, high-quality solutions that meet operational needs while maintaining fiscal accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Barry’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including large primes and small businesses, particularly in the technology and engineering sectors. His contracting approach emphasizes fair competition and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance, clarity of deliverables, and rigorous contract oversight. He routinely works with firms capable of delivering integrated systems, custom software, and specialized technical services under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and fixed-price contract vehicles. Barry demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 99% of his acquisitions open to small business competition. His set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for nearly 21% of his awards, while HUBZone set-asides represent a modest but intentional 0.9%. His contracting strategy prioritizes broad small business access, with minimal use of socioeconomic set-asides beyond the standard small business category, reflecting a preference for inclusive competition over targeted programs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and television communications equipment), 541330 (engineering services), 511210 (software publishing), and 541511 (custom computer programming), indicating deep expertise in telecommunications infrastructure, systems engineering, and software development. He frequently procures mission-critical solutions including embedded systems, networked communication platforms, and bespoke software applications, aligning acquisitions with modern defense and federal IT modernization priorities.