Daniel C. Narvaez

Daniel C. Narvaez serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and legally sound procurement actions. His portfolio primarily consists of hardware manufacturing contracts, where he applies deep expertise in technical specifications, source selection methodologies, and performance-based contracting to secure mission-critical equipment and components. Narvaez works closely with program managers, technical evaluators, and legal advisors to align acquisitions with operational needs and regulatory standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Narvaez maintains a balanced procurement approach, engaging both large-scale manufacturers and small businesses under full and open competition and set-aside authorities. His working relationships reflect a collaborative, compliance-driven model, emphasizing clear communication, rigorous evaluation criteria, and consistent contract performance monitoring. He is known for fostering vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and fair opportunity processes, ensuring a competitive and equitable marketplace. Narvaez demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, particularly those meeting size standards for manufacturing. He does not rely on other set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a focused preference for broad-based small business participation within the hardware manufacturing sector. His primary industry focus is NAICS 332510—Hardware Manufacturing—encompassing the procurement of electronic components, industrial hardware, and electromechanical systems. Narvaez possesses specialized knowledge in technical requirements for durable, high-reliability hardware, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous performance, safety, and interoperability standards. His expertise lies in translating operational needs into precise statements of work and evaluating technical proposals with precision in manufacturing capability, quality control, and supply chain resilience.