Borja A. Barbacid

Borja A. Barbacid serves as a Contract Administrator responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations and supports the agency’s mission by facilitating timely, transparent, and cost-effective acquisitions of specialized construction and engineering services. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex, performance-based contracts for commercial, industrial, and institutional building projects, as well as heavy civil infrastructure work. Barbacid works closely with project managers, legal counsel, and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational needs and regulatory requirements. Barbacid collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in specialty trade and general construction services. He maintains relationships with both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that promote innovation and value. His procurement approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a preference for contractors demonstrating proven technical capability, safety compliance, and performance history in their respective NAICS categories. He actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation meetings and market research to ensure solicitations are well-defined and attract qualified respondents. Barbacid’s contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. While he does not routinely reserve contracts for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains inclusive by encouraging broad participation from all eligible vendors. His approach prioritizes merit-based selection over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that contract awards are driven by technical merit, past performance, and price reasonableness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), with additional activity in heavy civil engineering and painting/finishing trades. He specializes in acquiring construction services requiring precise technical specifications, stringent safety protocols, and coordinated project execution across multiple trade disciplines.