Synthya L. Barbee

Synthya L. Barbee serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages the acquisition of specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services essential to operational infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contracts with strategic modernization goals. Her portfolio includes complex service-based acquisitions requiring technical oversight, performance-based contracting, and lifecycle management of critical support systems. Barbee maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility operations, equipment maintenance, and logistical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, contract administration rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure sustained service quality across Air Force installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Barbee consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 77% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and 8(a) programs, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity while enhancing contractor diversity. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced, compliant, and intentional strategy to meet federal goals without compromising mission needs. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), general freight trucking (484110), construction machinery manufacturing (333120), and specialized electrical equipment manufacturing (335999). She routinely acquires maintenance services, facility upgrades, and logistical support equipment, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with infrastructure sustainment domains critical to Air Force operational continuity.