Marcelo M Buckley

Marcelo M. Buckley serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement processes that deliver essential support services. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional and administrative services, with a strong emphasis on facilities support, communications, and educational services. Buckley applies deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and socioeconomic programs to structure procurements that meet operational needs while fostering competition and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Buckley maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning large service providers and small businesses, with a clear preference for competitive award mechanisms. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing open competition while strategically leveraging set-asides to expand market access. He consistently engages with firms capable of delivering high-quality, scalable support services under performance-based contract structures, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance and performance metrics. Buckley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 37% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 31.3% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 6.3% to 8(a) competed contracts. His procurement strategy reflects a deliberate effort to promote socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness. He actively structures solicitations to encourage participation from disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous evaluation criteria aligned with best value principles. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with significant activity in telephone answering services (561421) and other information services (519190). He also regularly procures educational support services (611710) and specialized printing (323117), indicating expertise in administrative, operational, and communications support domains. His technical proficiency spans service-based contracting, performance work statements, and outcome-driven acquisition planning.