Adrian Carabajal

Adrian Carabajal serves as a key procurement lead within New Mexico State University’s operational framework, supporting the institution’s mission to advance scientific innovation and educational excellence through strategic acquisitions. Responsible for managing technical and administrative contracts, Carabajal oversees procurements that enhance research infrastructure, expand laboratory capabilities, and integrate advanced computational tools across academic and support services. Their work directly enables the university’s strategic priorities in STEM education and institutional modernization, with a focus on high-impact, mission-critical acquisitions in analytical instrumentation, engineering services, and educational technology. Carabajal maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning national and regional suppliers of laboratory equipment, software solutions, and management consulting services. While no single contractor dominates the award profile, engagements are typically structured around competitive bidding processes that prioritize technical capability, compliance with federal procurement standards, and alignment with institutional research goals. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and lifecycle support for complex technical systems. Carabajal’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside mechanisms. There is no documented use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. This approach aligns with the university’s emphasis on acquiring specialized, high-performance solutions where broad market competition ensures optimal outcomes. The primary NAICS categories reflect deep specialization in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, engineering services, software publishing, and educational support services. Carabajal routinely procures high-precision scientific equipment, custom software platforms, and technical consulting to modernize research labs and support data-driven academic programs. Their expertise lies at the intersection of research infrastructure and institutional operations, ensuring procurement decisions directly advance New Mexico State University’s role as a regional hub for scientific advancement.