Jocelyn Vazquez

Jocelyn Vazquez serves as a Contract Specialist at the GSA/FSS Office of Supply Center – Paper Product, where she plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, efficient procurements of mission-critical office and stationery supplies for federal agencies. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions under the Federal Supply Schedule, ensuring adherence to FAR regulations while aligning purchases with GSA’s strategic goals of affordability, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. She routinely handles commercial item acquisitions for high-volume consumables, including paper products, office equipment, and ancillary supplies, leveraging GSA’s existing contract vehicles to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions across the federal enterprise. Vazquez cultivates strong vendor partnerships with a diverse array of suppliers, primarily merchant wholesalers and manufacturers specializing in office and stationery products. Her working relationships are characterized by proactive engagement with both large-capacity distributors and niche small business providers, fostering collaborative procurement practices that prioritize product availability, quality assurance, and delivery reliability. She consistently evaluates vendor performance through contract management metrics and encourages innovation in packaging, logistics, and eco-friendly product offerings. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Vazquez prioritizes small business participation, with over 56% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides and nearly one-third designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for underrepresented vendors, consistently utilizing FAR 19.5 set-asides and aligning with GSA’s broader goals to enhance diversity in federal supply chains. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 424120 (Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) and 339940 (Office Supplies Manufacturing), demonstrating deep expertise in sourcing paper products, printing supplies, and non-paper office equipment. She brings specialized knowledge of commercial item classifications, product specifications, and sustainability standards, ensuring acquisitions meet federal environmental and operational requirements while maintaining value for the taxpayer.