Candace Garcia

Candace Garcia serves as a Contract Specialist for the W7N2 USPFO Activity Txang 149 under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of Texas Army National Guard units. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for aviation maintenance components, temporary lodging infrastructure, and facility utilities systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army-specific operational requirements. Her work directly supports the sustainment of F-16 aircraft systems and the deployment of secure, mission-enabling environments across multiple Texas installations, requiring precision in contract structuring, source selection, and post-award administration. Candace collaborates closely with a dynamic network of small business contractors specializing in temporary shelter deployment and site preparation services. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with agile, locally responsive vendors capable of rapid mobilization and compliance with military installation standards. She fosters collaborative relationships built on transparency, performance accountability, and timely delivery, ensuring contractors meet stringent operational timelines and safety protocols. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Candace implements a 100% small business set-aside strategy across her acquisition portfolio, fully aligning with FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic programs including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUBZone firms, and other small disadvantaged enterprises, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while reinforcing community resilience and workforce development in Texas. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 624221 (Temporary Shelters) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), where she procures modular housing units, field utility systems, earthwork, grading, and erosion control services essential for forward-operating locations. Candace brings deep expertise in facility infrastructure procurement, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military construction standards, environmental compliance, and rapid-deployment logistics for austere environments.