Lucy Olivares

Lucy Olivares serves as a Special/Construction Contracts specialist, responsible for managing complex procurement actions related to residential remodeling and building equipment installations. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing agency construction objectives through timely, transparent, and competitively awarded contracts. Her portfolio centers on project-based construction services requiring detailed scope definition, performance-based specifications, and rigorous contractor performance monitoring. She works closely with project managers, engineers, and compliance officers to align procurement strategy with facility modernization goals, ensuring that all acquisitions meet safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards. Olivares engages with a broad network of qualified contractors specializing in residential renovation and specialized building systems installation. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently works with firms possessing proven experience in retrofitting existing structures, HVAC integration, electrical upgrades, and plumbing system replacements. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair competition, pre-qualification of bidders, and clear performance metrics to ensure accountability. She maintains strong relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical competence, financial stability, and adherence to federal construction codes. Her procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offeror regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over set-aside designations. While she does not actively target 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation requirements and encourages broad vendor participation through open solicitations. Olivares specializes in NAICS 236118 (Residential Remodelers) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), with 80% and 20% of her workload respectively. She routinely procures services such as kitchen and bathroom renovations, structural repairs, window and siding installations, and specialized mechanical system upgrades. Her domain expertise lies in understanding construction methodologies, material specifications, and the regulatory frameworks governing residential retrofitting, making her a key liaison between technical requirements and contract execution.