Carlos I. Figueroa

Carlos I. Figueroa serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of health insurance and related medical coverage services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing contracts that support the delivery of direct health and medical insurance carriers. His portfolio centers on complex, high-volume insurance contracts requiring careful evaluation of provider networks, risk-sharing arrangements, and beneficiary service standards. Figueroa plays a critical role in aligning acquisition strategy with federal health policy objectives, ensuring transparency, competition, and value in the procurement of insurance services. Figueroa maintains a broad and competitive contractor base, engaging with national and regional health insurance carriers that specialize in government-sponsored plans. His procurement approach emphasizes open competition and rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15 procedures. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with firms possessing demonstrated experience in Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health insurance programs. His working relationships are characterized by structured communication, performance-based contract management, and adherence to quality assurance protocols. Figueroa’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of his awards issued under unrestricted competition. This indicates a focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging the full range of qualified health insurance providers rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. His approach prioritizes technical capability, financial stability, and service reliability over socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with the nature of large-scale insurance procurement. His primary technical domain is NAICS 524114, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, where he specializes in procuring comprehensive health plan services, including managed care, provider network administration, claims processing, and member services. Figueroa’s expertise lies in evaluating actuarial models, network adequacy, and compliance with federal health regulations, ensuring that contracts deliver sustainable, high-quality coverage to beneficiaries.