Gerardo F. Rivera

Gerardo F. Rivera serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s Procurement and Operations Acquisition Management Branch at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to modernize digital infrastructure and operational support systems. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements for technical services, including cybersecurity enhancements, software solutions, and IT consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to enable data-driven decision-making through reliable, secure, and scalable technology systems. Rivera maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC and SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., both of which provide specialized IT and systems integration services. He also engages MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility-related technical support, reflecting a hybrid procurement model that bridges digital modernization with physical infrastructure needs. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure compliance and mission readiness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity, Rivera consistently structures acquisitions to support service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), with 50% of his contracts designated for this category. He equally balances non-set-aside procurements to maintain competition and efficiency, demonstrating a deliberate and compliant approach to small business participation under FAR Part 19. His contracting patterns reflect a strategic commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned firms while ensuring access to high-quality technical capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), indicating a unique integration of facility infrastructure services with IT modernization initiatives. This dual focus suggests he manages contracts that support both the physical and digital environments necessary to sustain USDA’s operational continuity, requiring expertise in cross-domain acquisition planning and integrated project delivery.