Elijah Leo Carino

Elijah Leo Carino serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions to support the agency's operational requirements. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing the procurement process and ensuring that the necessary goods and services are acquired to meet the agency's mission objectives. The agency demonstrates a balanced procurement approach, utilizing both set-aside and open competition vehicles. A significant portion of the agency's contracting activity is dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides, reflecting a commitment to increasing small business participation in the federal marketplace. Additionally, the agency utilizes restricted source and single-source award mechanisms when proprietary technical data or specific OEM requirements necessitate a limited competition. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in technical maintenance and industrial services. The primary area of expertise involves Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, which represents the vast majority of the agency's NAICS activity. Other specialized procurement areas include machine shop services, software publishing, water supply and irrigation systems, and plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting.