Albert B. Manlutac

Albert B. Manlutac serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for mission-enabling services critical to Army installation sustainability across the Pacific region. He executes complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, focusing on facility maintenance, environmental compliance, telecommunications infrastructure, and energy resilience initiatives. His role ensures operational continuity by securing essential support services that directly sustain military readiness, with a strong emphasis on compliant, transparent, and efficient contracting practices aligned with Army logistics and infrastructure modernization goals. Manlutac maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional and specialized vendors capable of delivering installation-specific services such as waste management, facility upgrades, and technical support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration, often leveraging task-order contracts to meet dynamic operational demands. A strong advocate for small business participation, Manlutac consistently structures procurements to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with 50% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 25% reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster competitive small business engagement while maintaining mission-critical service quality and regulatory compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 326199 (plastics products), 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 541519 (computer-related services), and 811219 (other repair and maintenance), indicating deep expertise in procuring specialized infrastructure components, telecommunications hardware, IT support services, and facility maintenance solutions. This technical alignment ensures he effectively sources mission-critical capabilities that support both garrison resilience and expeditionary readiness.