Carlos F. Saldarriaga

Carlos F. Saldarriaga serves as a Purchasing Agent for W6QM MICC Ft. McCoy (RC), a U.S. Army installation support unit under the Department of the Army. In this role, he is responsible for executing procurements that sustain operational readiness through facilities and infrastructure services, including custodial, landscaping, building maintenance, and waste management. He manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Army regulatory frameworks. His acquisitions directly support the daily functionality and habitability of military installations, prioritizing timely, cost-effective, and mission-aligned service delivery. Saldarriaga maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including YUKON MANAGEMENT, LLC, MGS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., OK2 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, RYAN HERRING CONSTRUCTION INC, and A & J CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility operations and light construction services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and local responsiveness, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to ensure continuity of critical installation support functions. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 70% of awards directed toward small business set-asides. Women-Owned Small Businesses receive the largest share at 29.4%, followed by Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 at 23.5%, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses at 5.9%. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining high standards of service quality and mission alignment. Saldarriaga’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), each accounting for 23.5% of activity, alongside 561730 (Landscaping Services) at 17.6%. His expertise centers on facility sustainment services, including pest control, grounds maintenance, and building systems support. He routinely procures non-construction-based maintenance solutions, emphasizing preventive care, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency in garrison environments.