Jaime Mijares

Jaime Mijares serves as the primary contracting lead for the Washington Contracting Office within the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, overseeing the acquisition of specialized goods and services critical to preserving the nation’s cultural and natural heritage. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—Mijares ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of infrastructure maintenance, ecological restoration, and visitor safety. Their portfolio primarily includes technical, logistical, and operational contracts supporting park operations, environmental remediation, and facility modernization efforts. Mijares maintains established working relationships with key vendors including Pennsylvania & Southern Railway LLC and L1 Enterprises Incorporated, both of which provide specialized services in transportation logistics, facility maintenance, and mission-critical support. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in heritage site operations and environmental compliance, often involving complex, multi-year performance-based agreements. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and long-term operational continuity, with a focus on vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions in sensitive natural and historic environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mijares consistently prioritizes small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of their acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition among qualified vendors, aligning with Department of the Interior’s socioeconomic goals. While no other specific set-aside categories dominate, the consistent use of total small business set-asides underscores a commitment to inclusive contracting practices and supplier diversity. Mijares’ procurement focus centers on niche NAICS categories, particularly 332994 for ordnance and safety equipment, 315210 for custom apparel and uniform manufacturing, and 334516 for analytical instrumentation used in environmental monitoring. These reflect specialized needs in park safety systems, staff uniformity, and scientific data collection. Their expertise lies in acquiring technically complex, mission-specific products and services that support operational readiness, ecological research, and public safety within federally protected lands.