Arcoiris Cuetara-Higa

Arcoiris Cuetara-Higa serves as the primary procurement lead for the National Park Service’s Pwr GOGA(86000) office, overseeing acquisitions critical to maintaining the structural and utility integrity of national park infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex construction and facility modernization contracts, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of preserving cultural and natural resources through resilient, sustainable infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily includes building construction, mechanical systems, and facility upgrades essential to visitor safety and operational continuity across park units. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION and AMPLE ELECTRIC INC, reflecting a blend of specialized technical and trade services. While her partnerships span both large and small firms, her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of delivering high-quality, code-compliant solutions for institutional environments. Her engagement patterns indicate a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal facility projects, particularly those with demonstrated capacity for phased, mission-critical installations under strict environmental and historic preservation constraints. Cuetara-Higa exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 77.3% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned small business programs. Her contracting patterns consistently align with the agency’s goals of fostering local economic development and enhancing contractor diversity in federal infrastructure projects. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with significant activity in roofing and electrical systems as well. She routinely procures services related to water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, institutional HVAC systems, and facility furnishings, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical requirements of aging park infrastructure. Her domain knowledge spans building code compliance, environmental mitigation, and preservation-sensitive construction practices.