Charlene J. Calvo

Charlene J. Calvo serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. Her work supports mission-critical procurement activities centered on industrial maintenance, environmental systems, and specialized manufacturing services. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations, facilitates competitive bidding, and promotes transparency and accountability across the contracting process. Calvo typically handles complex service and supply contracts requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation, often involving multi-year performance-based agreements. While specific contractor names are not available, Calvo maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by active engagement with small businesses and specialized service providers in industrial maintenance and equipment manufacturing. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open solicitations balanced with targeted set-asides to foster equitable market access. She cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance metrics and regulatory compliance, encouraging responsiveness and innovation among contractors serving government infrastructure needs. Calvo demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 40% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 6.7% allocated to HUBZone firms. Her set-aside strategy prioritizes small business participation without compromising competition, consistently leveraging statutory authorities to expand opportunities for economically disadvantaged and geographically targeted vendors. This pattern underscores her alignment with federal goals to promote inclusive economic growth through strategic sourcing. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), heating and refrigeration equipment manufacturing (333415), and power boiler systems (332410). She frequently procures maintenance services for industrial HVAC systems, specialized heat exchangers, and facility-based equipment repair, requiring technical expertise in mechanical systems and compliance with ANSI and ASME standards. Calvo’s domain knowledge enables her to evaluate technical proposals with precision, ensuring acquired goods and services meet operational reliability and safety requirements.