Carlos Rivera

Carlos Rivera supports the W7PA Uspfo Activity Pr Arng within the Department of the Army by managing procurement activities critical to sustaining Army National Guard readiness. He oversees the acquisition of commercial and institutional building construction services essential to maintaining secure, mission-ready training infrastructure and facility systems. His role centers on ensuring timely delivery of construction and renovation projects that enable force projection, personnel support, and operational sustainability across National Guard installations. Rivera’s acquisitions are primarily governed under FAR Part 36 and focus on design-build and construction management contracts that align with Army engineering standards and environmental compliance requirements. Rivera maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CH2M HILL - HDR JV and RAGLAN LLC, both of which have demonstrated expertise in complex military facility construction and lifecycle support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for joint venture partnerships capable of delivering integrated design, construction, and project management services under tight operational timelines. These vendor relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and collaborative problem-solving to meet mission-critical facility demands in austere or high-use training environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Rivera consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 85% of his acquisitions structured as small business opportunities—57.1% as total small business set-asides and 28.6% specifically competed under the 8(a) program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster capacity building among disadvantaged businesses while ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes. His contracting approach actively promotes equitable access to federal construction opportunities, aligning with DoD and SBA goals for inclusive economic growth. Rivera’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new construction, renovation, and infrastructure modernization for military training facilities, administrative buildings, and support structures. His technical expertise lies in managing projects requiring compliance with UFC standards, energy efficiency mandates, and Army environmental regulations, ensuring all facilities meet operational readiness and long-term sustainment criteria.