Maria Figueroa-Gomez

Maria Figueroa-Gomez serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing full-cycle procurement activities across a diverse portfolio of industrial and wholesale supply requirements. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical acquisitions through transparent, competitive processes. Her work supports the procurement of specialized fabricated metal products, industrial machinery, and grocery wholesale distribution services, often requiring technical evaluation of engineering specifications and supply chain reliability. She plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that align with agency operational needs while upholding integrity, efficiency, and regulatory adherence in all contracting actions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Maria consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier manufacturers, and wholesale distributors. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and fair opportunity, fostering relationships with firms capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery standards. She actively encourages vendor participation through clear solicitation language and pre-solicitation outreach, promoting an open and accessible contracting environment for both established suppliers and emerging market entrants. Maria demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. The remaining half are awarded without set-asides, typically when market conditions or technical requirements necessitate broader competition. Her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to cultivate a diverse supplier base and support economic equity in federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal products and 333924 for industrial truck and material handling machinery, indicating expertise in heavy-duty equipment and custom metal fabrication. She also regularly procures through NAICS 424410 for general line grocery wholesale distribution, requiring knowledge of perishable supply chains and logistics compliance. This blend of manufacturing and distribution expertise positions her as a versatile contracting professional with deep technical understanding across industrial and consumer supply domains.