Juanita Garza

Juanita Garza serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements determination to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through efficient, transparent, and equitable contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based procurements, with a strong emphasis on janitorial and educational support services, reflecting her expertise in performance-based contracting and statement of work development. Garza works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to align contracting strategies with operational needs, ensuring that all procurements are competitively sourced and legally sound. Garza cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized service providers. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering high-quality custodial and educational support services across multiple locations. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on vendor performance, contract compliance, and continuous improvement, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and quality assurance. Garza demonstrates a balanced and intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal portions of her acquisitions set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and open competitions without set-asides. This distribution reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining competition and value. Her approach underscores a strong dedication to small business inclusion and the statutory goals of the Small Business Act. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), indicating deep expertise in facility maintenance, cleaning operations, and non-instructional educational support functions. She routinely manages contracts for custodial staffing, waste management, facility upkeep, and administrative support in educational environments, demonstrating specialized knowledge in performance metrics, labor compliance, and service-level agreement design.