Theresa L. Swift-Carr

Theresa Swift-Carr serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across critical national defense and operational support domains. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of specialized goods and services aligned with federal contracting regulations. Her portfolio encompasses high-precision aerospace components and mission-critical food service solutions, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract administration. Swift-Carr oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and agency mission objectives. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the procurement record, Swift-Carr maintains relationships with a diverse pool of vendors capable of meeting stringent technical specifications in guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing, as well as large-scale institutional food service operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure value and reliability. She engages with both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering competition and innovation through transparent procurement practices. Swift-Carr’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals. Her approach prioritizes mission necessity and operational readiness, ensuring that procurement decisions are driven by performance, quality, and timeliness rather than socioeconomic preferences. Her primary NAICS focus spans 336419 for other guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, and 722310 for food service contractors. This dual specialization demonstrates expertise in both advanced defense systems and large-scale logistical support services. She routinely procures mission-critical components for aerospace systems and comprehensive food service solutions for federal installations, requiring nuanced understanding of defense supply chains and institutional catering standards.