Irene Saito

Irene Saito serves as a Contract Specialist with the Department of the Army’s 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mission-enabling acquisitions across the Pacific region. Her work ensures the operational continuity of Army installations by securing critical infrastructure, environmental compliance, and logistical support services. She specializes in construction and facility-related contracts, applying FAR and DFARS regulations to procure high-priority services that sustain military readiness. Saito routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated acquisitions, and small business set-asides, aligning procurement actions with strategic installation resilience goals. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for regional and experienced firms with proven capabilities in civil works, waste management, and facility maintenance. Saito fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting environments, emphasizing quality control, timely delivery, and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. Saito demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Asides each accounting for 20% of her award portfolio, while 60% of acquisitions remain open to all competitors. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to promote geographic and economic diversity in the Pacific theater while maintaining competitive rigor. She actively engages with small business advocates and utilizes SBA certification data to ensure equitable access for qualified disadvantaged and community-based vendors. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with additional emphasis on 238160 (Roofing Contractors) and 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring durable, field-deployable infrastructure solutions, including structural upgrades, stormwater management systems, and modular facility components, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military construction standards and installation sustainability requirements.