Jose Plasencia

Jose Michael Plasencia serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical infrastructure objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction and engineering services, with a focus on electrical, civil, and utility systems. Plasencia routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in awarding contracts that support essential public works. Plasencia maintains professional relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in building and infrastructure construction, particularly those with expertise in electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC, and heavy civil engineering. He works closely with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors to ensure technical compliance and performance readiness. His procurement approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, rigorous source selection criteria, and post-award contract management to mitigate risk and ensure deliverables align with agency objectives. Plasencia’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under non-set-aside procedures. While he does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains fully compliant with small business participation goals, often encouraging subcontracting opportunities for small businesses through prime contractor performance plans. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in utility infrastructure, power distribution systems, and building mechanical installations. He specializes in procuring services related to the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electrical conduits, water and sewer lines, and communication infrastructure, demonstrating technical fluency in construction standards and performance-based contracting methodologies.