Jorge Ortiz

Jorge Ortiz serves as a primary procurement official, overseeing the acquisition of technical goods and services to support the agency's operational mission. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a mix of full and open competitions and targeted set-asides, with a notable presence of specialized firms such as General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. through sole-source awards. The agency demonstrates a commitment to small business participation, with over one third of its contracting activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. While the majority of awards are issued through full and open competition, there is also a focused effort to engage women-owned small businesses. The agency's technical procurement focus is centered on high-tech manufacturing and information technology. Key areas of expertise include software publishing and other computer-related services, as well as the procurement of instruments and electrical equipment for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables and electrical signals.