Leonila Q. Marcelino

Leonila Q. Marcelino serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts supporting operational and administrative functions, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic program goals. Marcelino routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15 and utilizes a variety of contract types, including CPFF, CPIF, and IDIQs, tailored to the complexity and risk profile of each requirement. Marcelino maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, particularly small businesses and niche service providers across specialized industries. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering specialized services in religious, industrial laundry, and machinery maintenance sectors. Her procurement approach prioritizes fair competition and vendor capacity building, fostering long-term partnerships with qualified small and emerging businesses that meet stringent performance and compliance standards. A defining feature of Marcelino’s contracting pattern is her overwhelming preference for small business set-asides, with 83.6% of her awards designated under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Asides. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to expanding economic opportunity for small businesses, with minimal use of unrestricted solicitations. Her approach aligns with federal socioeconomic goals, ensuring that contract opportunities are intentionally structured to maximize participation from small, disadvantaged, and community-based enterprises. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 813110 (Religious Organizations), 812332 (Industrial Launderers), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), indicating expertise in procuring mission-critical support services for institutional and facility-based operations. She frequently acquires specialized cleaning, equipment maintenance, and facility support services, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical service delivery requirements in non-traditional federal contracting domains.