Felipe D. Zaragoza

Felipe D. Zaragoza serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Leavenworth under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize military installation infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts essential to garrison readiness, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical facility standards. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in facility modernization, environmental compliance, and operational infrastructure resilience, with a focus on construction-related services and specialized technical support. Zaragoza maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Prairie Band Construction, Inc., Premier Mechanical Products LLC, SES Technologies LLC, American Boiler Services Inc., and ACI Build Group LLC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of collaboration with experienced firms capable of delivering complex construction, mechanical systems, and facility maintenance services across Army installations. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in compliance and quality assurance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Zaragoza consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracting, allocating nearly a quarter of awards to this category, reflecting a deliberate commitment to inclusive economic opportunity and veteran workforce integration. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach to promoting small business growth while maintaining mission readiness. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), with significant activity in 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). He also manages specialized contracts in professional training (611430) and, notably, 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists), indicating support for morale, welfare, and recreation programs. His expertise spans both hard infrastructure and ancillary services critical to Army garrison operations.