Margaret Perez

Margaret Perez serves as an Assistant Buyer responsible for supporting the acquisition of grocery and related products within her agency’s supply chain operations. In this role, she assists in the planning, solicitation, and administration of commercial purchases, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency-specific requirements. Her responsibilities include preparing contracting documentation, coordinating with stakeholders to define technical specifications, and facilitating vendor communications to meet operational needs. She plays a critical support function in executing timely and cost-effective procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain reliable food and essential commodity supplies. Margaret works closely with a broad base of merchant wholesalers specializing in grocery distribution, including regional and national suppliers of packaged foods, dairy, produce, and non-perishable commodities. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent engagement with established vendors who demonstrate reliability in delivery, quality control, and contract performance. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on vendor responsiveness, adherence to delivery schedules, and compliance with federal sourcing standards, with an emphasis on streamlining procurement cycles for high-volume, low-complexity items. Margaret’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on maximizing market access and competitive pricing rather than socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s operational priorities for efficiency and scale. While she does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with all applicable small business regulations, and she supports equitable participation where market conditions permit. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 424490 — Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers — reflecting deep expertise in the distribution of bulk food items, dry goods, and perishable commodities through commercial wholesale channels. She specializes in procuring standardized consumer and institutional food products, requiring knowledge of packaging standards, cold chain logistics, and FDA compliance. Her domain expertise ensures the agency receives consistent, safe, and timely deliveries of essential food supplies.