Luis Rios

Luis Rios serves as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and support services. In this capacity, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and contract execution. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for construction, facility operations, and petroleum logistics, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align requirements with market capabilities. Rios plays a pivotal role in the agency’s acquisition lifecycle, ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory adherence across all phases of contract management. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Rios consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments that promote innovation and cost-effectiveness. His procurement approach emphasizes open competition while actively encouraging small business participation through structured set-asides and mentor-protégé opportunities. He maintains collaborative relationships with industry partners who demonstrate compliance, performance reliability, and adherence to socioeconomic program requirements. Rios demonstrates a strong commitment to small business procurement, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity. His set-aside preferences align with broader federal goals to increase small business participation, and he routinely utilizes full and open competition with small business set-asides to ensure equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals), 561730 (Landscaping Services), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction). These categories reflect expertise in managing complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects, including site development, maintenance services, and energy logistics. Rios brings specialized knowledge in construction contract administration, facility operations, and environmental compliance, ensuring acquisitions meet technical, safety, and sustainability standards.