Frances S. Ortiz

Frances S. Ortiz serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of critical services to support operational infrastructure and environmental compliance. In this role, she ensures procurement activities align with federal contracting regulations and agency mission objectives, focusing on competitive, transparent, and compliant sourcing practices. She typically handles service-based acquisitions across facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and professional consulting domains, coordinating with technical stakeholders to define requirements and evaluate vendor proposals under FAR Part 15 procedures. While specific contractor names are not available, Ortiz maintains a procurement environment that prioritizes small business engagement, fostering partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition with set-asides, encouraging participation from small businesses, including those certified as HUBZone, 8(a), and WOSB entities. She consistently structures solicitations to maximize small business eligibility and supports vendor outreach initiatives to enhance market awareness and accessibility. Ortiz demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 73.9% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity and ensure equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her reliance on set-aside mechanisms underscores a proactive approach to meeting small business goals and fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), each accounting for 17.4% of her portfolio, alongside significant activity in environmental consulting (541620) and remediation services (562910). She also procures specialized insurance-related services (524298), indicating expertise in managing complex, compliance-driven service contracts. Her technical domain expertise lies in facility systems, environmental health, and landscape management, ensuring that acquisitions meet operational, regulatory, and sustainability standards.