Maria F Meneses

Maria F. Meneses serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction-related acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on commercial and institutional building projects, as well as specialized work in painting, wall covering, and highway infrastructure. Meneses ensures that all procurements adhere to statutory requirements, promote fair competition, and align with strategic sourcing objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Meneses routinely engages with a diverse pool of general contractors and trade specialists qualified in construction services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with no set-asides utilized in recent acquisitions, indicating a focus on full and open procurement under FAR Part 6. She maintains professional, arms-length relationships with vendors, emphasizing performance-based outcomes, clear contract clauses, and rigorous oversight to ensure quality and compliance. Meneses’s procurement strategy reflects a 100% reliance on non-set-aside awards, demonstrating a commitment to competitive, unrestricted contracting under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This approach prioritizes broad market participation and value-driven outcomes over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with agency-wide directives to maximize efficiency and reduce administrative complexity in construction procurements. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with secondary emphasis on 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). She specializes in procuring turnkey construction services, architectural and engineering integration, and related specialty trades, demonstrating deep familiarity with construction standards, performance specifications, and contract administration practices unique to public infrastructure and facility development.