Florence Garrido

Florence T. Garrido serves as Purchasing Agent Lead for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas, where she oversees the acquisition of critical infrastructure, environmental, and operational support services across Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. In this leadership role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and NAVFAC’s mission to sustain military readiness through resilient, compliant, and environmentally responsible facilities. Her portfolio includes complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical expertise in utilities, transportation, and environmental systems. Garrido maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including SEL Engineering Services, Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems, CDM Constructors, and AMD International Technologies, partnering with firms capable of delivering specialized engineering, facility modernization, and critical infrastructure solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors demonstrating proven technical capability and operational reliability in austere environments. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Garrido consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She also supports Women-Owned Small Business participation, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand socioeconomic opportunity while ensuring access to qualified, capable vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 562991 (septic tank and related services), 517312 (wireless telecommunications), 485113 (public transit systems), and 325120 (industrial gas manufacturing), with notable activity in 336611 (shipbuilding and repair). This specialization underscores her technical command over environmental compliance, utility infrastructure, and maritime support systems essential to naval operations in the Indo-Pacific region.