Lydia Ruiz

Lydia Ruiz serves as a Purchasing Agent, where she plays a key role in executing the agency's procurement mission through the management of various acquisition activities. Her responsibilities involve facilitating the procurement process to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services necessary for agency operations. The agency demonstrates a strong preference for non-set-aside contracts, with the vast majority of its procurement activity conducted through full and open competition. However, the agency maintains a commitment to socioeconomic contracting, dedicating a portion of its procurement volume to Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5 regulations. The agency's procurement landscape is heavily concentrated in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Primary areas of specialization include residential building construction and commercial and institutional building construction. Additionally, the agency's requirements extend into the manufacturing of office furniture and fixtures, as well as telecommunications services, specifically within the wireless telecommunications carrier domain.