Maria Anguiano

Maria Anguiano serves as a secondary procurement specialist within Acquisitions - AQM Momentum (19AQMM), supporting the Department of State’s mission to secure and modernize diplomatic infrastructure globally. She plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies for security, IT modernization, and facility-related services essential to U.S. mission readiness abroad. Her work centers on the full lifecycle management of contracts, from requirements development through award and performance oversight, with a focus on high-stakes, mission-critical procurements that ensure the safety and operational continuity of overseas diplomatic posts. She routinely handles service-based acquisitions requiring stringent compliance with federal security and foreign affairs standards. Anguiano maintains active relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC, as well as international vendors such as Pütz Security AG. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for hybrid partnerships that blend U.S.-based firms with specialized global providers, particularly in security technology and facility management. She consistently engages contractors with proven expertise in secure IT systems, physical security infrastructure, and environmental compliance, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Her contracting portfolio reflects an even split between no set-aside and 8(a) competed awards, demonstrating a deliberate balance between broad competition and targeted small business development. She actively prioritizes 8(a) certified firms for eligible requirements, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous performance standards. This pattern underscores a strategic commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged businesses without compromising mission-critical outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting an unusual but mission-driven convergence of uniform and protective gear procurement with advanced IT support services. This dual specialization indicates expertise in both physical security apparel systems and niche cybersecurity, network resilience, and technical support services critical to overseas diplomatic operations.