Cecilia G Marquez

Cecilia G. Marquez serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Systems and Experimental Warfare Center, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the Department of the Navy’s mission in advanced maritime research and operational readiness. She specializes in procuring specialized fabricated metal products and technical services essential to experimental warfare systems, ocean infrastructure, and explosive effects analysis. Her portfolio includes high-precision, mission-critical contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring that cutting-edge capabilities are delivered with accountability and efficiency. Marquez maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of niche contractors, including SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE MONTAJES INDUSTRIALES SA, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc., reflecting her focus on science-driven and engineering-intensive vendors. Her working relationships emphasize technical collaboration, with contractors often providing custom-engineered solutions for experimental naval systems. She fosters long-term, performance-based engagements that prioritize innovation, reliability, and adherence to stringent defense standards. Her procurement strategy is uniformly aligned with full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Every acquisition she manages is structured to maximize participation by small businesses, ensuring equitable access to high-value defense contracts and promoting a diverse, resilient supplier base capable of supporting specialized naval requirements. Marquez’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 332999—All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing—reflecting her expertise in sourcing highly customized metal components and subsystems for experimental warfare platforms, underwater systems, and naval facility enhancements. Her domain knowledge spans advanced materials fabrication, corrosion-resistant structures, and precision-machined hardware critical to maritime operations, positioning her as a key enabler of technical innovation within the Navy’s research and development ecosystem.