Falcon Albino

Falcon Albino serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, Office of Acquisition and Procurement, supporting the nation’s mission to advance agricultural science through strategic acquisitions. Responsible for managing complex contracts for specialized research infrastructure, high-precision analytical instrumentation, and facility modernization, Albino ensures that USDA-ARS laboratories maintain operational readiness and technical excellence. Their work directly enables critical research in crop resilience, pest management, and sustainable farming technologies by securing mission-critical equipment and services aligned with federal acquisition regulations and scientific priorities. Albino maintains consistent partnerships with core vendors including Lab Leasing Co. of Stevensville, MD, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., reflecting a preference for specialized contractors capable of delivering laboratory equipment leasing, environmental compliance services, and technical support tailored to federal research environments. These relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a focus on vendors with proven expertise in handling sensitive scientific assets under federal oversight. A strong advocate for small business participation, Albino consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of all procurements designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Additional emphasis is placed on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business contracts, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining rigorous performance standards. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) for facility infrastructure upgrades, 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing) for advanced spectrometers and chromatography systems, and 238990 (specialty trade contractors) for facility maintenance and retrofitting. Albino’s technical expertise spans laboratory systems integration, environmental controls for research facilities, and engineering services supporting high-throughput agricultural science operations.