Juan C. Gomez, Sr. Contract Specialist

Juan C. Gomez serves as a Contract Specialist at Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and sustain critical defense infrastructure. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for administrative, technical, and facility-related services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and DoD acquisition policies. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, engineering, training, and facility modernization contracts, enabling WHS to deliver efficient, mission-critical support across DoD components. Gomez plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with enterprise-wide goals for digital transformation and operational resilience. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Clarity Innovations LLC, Cynergy Professional Systems LLC, Signature Renovations LLC, AMD International Technologies LLC, and Guidehouse Inc., reflecting a balanced mix of large and small business partnerships. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring robust technical proposals and proven past performance, particularly in delivering complex facility upgrades and professional services. Gomez fosters collaborative vendor engagement, ensuring contractors meet stringent DoD standards for quality, security, and schedule adherence. Gomez demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand small business participation. He also regularly utilizes HUBZone set-asides, aligning with WHS’s broader objectives to promote economic development in underserved communities. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business engagement while maintaining competition and value. His primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Engineering Services (541330), and Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure and architectural support. He also procures Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Services (238220) and Professional Training Services (611430), underscoring his technical proficiency in both physical infrastructure and workforce development initiatives critical to DoD’s institutional readiness.