Marcos A. Ocadiz

Marcos A. Ocadiz serves as a key procurement professional within the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Agricultural Research Facility Management and Procurement Division, where he facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical laboratory instrumentation, precision maintenance services, and specialized scientific support essential to advancing agricultural research and food security initiatives. His work directly enables high-throughput biological and environmental studies by securing state-of-the-art analytical equipment and technical services, ensuring research facilities remain operational and technologically current. Ocadiz routinely manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a focus on scientific, technical, and facility support contracts that demand specialized vendor expertise. He maintains established working relationships with a select group of contractors including Georgia Commercial and Residential Elevator, LLC, Germfree Laboratories, LLC, and J’s Associates, LLC—vendors known for their niche capabilities in laboratory infrastructure, cleanroom compliance, and scientific service delivery. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven technical performers with demonstrated experience in regulated research environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory adherence, and long-term service continuity over transactional engagements. Ocadiz’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 90.8% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a priority for technical merit and performance capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently allocates 9.2% of opportunities to small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in professional, scientific, and technical services, particularly under NAICS 541910 and 541990, encompassing analytical consulting, custom software development for research data systems, and specialized technical support. He frequently procures services related to laboratory automation, environmental monitoring, and data analytics infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of modern agricultural research facilities.