Catherine Fernandez

Catherine Fernandez serves as a Contract Specialist, acting as a primary point of contact for the acquisition process. In this role, she is responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle to ensure the agency's operational requirements are met through compliant and efficient contracting vehicles. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant emphasis on socioeconomic goals, particularly for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), which represent the majority of set-aside activity. The procurement patterns also include a portion of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, alongside a share of unrestricted competitions. Her procurement activity is concentrated across several technical and facility maintenance domains. Primary focus areas include electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, as well as landscaping services. Additionally, her portfolio encompasses acquisitions for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, security systems services, and sign manufacturing.