Anquanette Figueroa

Anquanette Figueroa serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0410 AQ HQ Contract office of the U.S. Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across installations and deployed forces. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for critical support services including security systems, facility infrastructure, translation services, and specialized manufacturing. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic priorities in force support, logistics, and administrative continuity. Her work directly enables the delivery of hospitality, transportation, and security capabilities essential to personnel welfare and mission success. Figueroa cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, particularly those capable of delivering specialized, mission-critical goods and services under tight operational timelines. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her portfolio consistently engages firms with expertise in security systems integration, prefabricated metal construction, and language services, often partnering with both large-capability contractors and agile small businesses. She emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Figueroa prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 60% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, fostering a resilient and inclusive supplier base aligned with Department of Defense goals. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 561621 for security systems services, 332311 for prefabricated metal buildings, and 541930 for translation and interpretation services, demonstrating deep familiarity with facility support, physical security infrastructure, and linguistically enabled operations. She also regularly procures specialized aircraft components and unlaminated plastics, indicating expertise in niche manufacturing domains critical to Army sustainment and modernization efforts.