Aracelis Perez-Ortiz

Aracelis Perez-Ortiz serves as a Contract Specialist, acting as a primary point of contact for the administration of agency acquisitions. In this role, she supports the procurement mission by managing the solicitation and award processes for various agency requirements, ensuring that contractual actions align with regulatory standards and organizational objectives. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a high volume of full and open competition, as the vast majority of its contracts are processed without set-aside designations. While the agency maintains a presence of diverse vendors, there is a notable concentration of activity within the unrestricted contracting space. Regarding socioeconomic goals, the agency demonstrates a focused but limited commitment to small business set-asides. Current procurement patterns show that approximately 7.1% of contracts are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remaining 92.9% of acquisitions are conducted through non-set-aside procedures. The technical focus of the agency's procurement activity is heavily centered on professional, scientific, and technical services. Key areas of specialization include other scientific and technical consulting services, engineering services, and environmental consulting. Additionally, the agency frequently procures research and development services within the physical, engineering, and life sciences sectors, as well as specialized testing laboratory and service support.