Dorene G. Garcia

Dorene G. Garcia serves as a Purchasing Agent and Contracting Officer, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions in support of educational and professional services. She ensures compliance with FAR regulations while executing procurements that align with agency mission objectives, typically handling competitive solicitations for training, technical services, and educational support solutions. Her role is central to maintaining transparent, efficient, and accountable contracting processes that prioritize value, fairness, and regulatory adherence across a diverse range of procurement actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Garcia consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and specialized technical suppliers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based engagements that emphasize responsiveness, quality, and compliance. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in clear solicitation language, rigorous evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure contract fulfillment and mission readiness. Garcia demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 63.6% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting approach prioritizes inclusive competition, creating pathways for emerging vendors to compete on equal footing and contributing to broader federal goals for equitable procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) and related categories including 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating deep expertise in academic and workforce development acquisitions. She also regularly procures technical services under 541990 and specialized analytical instrumentation under 334516, demonstrating proficiency in both human capital and scientific procurement domains. Her work supports mission-critical functions in education, training, and laboratory operations, requiring nuanced understanding of both service delivery and technical specifications.