Maria Olipas

Maria Olipas serves as the primary contracting lead for the 0413 Aq Hq Rco-hi under the Department of the Army, overseeing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain military readiness across the Pacific region. She manages a diverse portfolio of facility maintenance, infrastructure support, and environmental compliance contracts critical to operational continuity at Army installations. Her work ensures the functionality of essential systems including energy resilience, telecommunications, and site infrastructure through strategic procurement planning aligned with Army sustainability goals. Olipas specializes in service-based acquisitions requiring technical precision and regulatory adherence, particularly in areas tied to installation lifecycle management. She maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including HAMASAKI CONSTRUCTION LLC, PHOENIX V LLC, SURECAN LLC, HONOLULU DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., and PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., each of which delivers specialized expertise in construction, maintenance, and waste management services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and localized capacity building, reflecting a preference for contractors with regional presence and proven track records in Pacific theater operations. Olipas demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 78.6% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation, allocating 7.1% each to 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, and non-set-aside competitions, ensuring equitable access while maintaining competitive rigor. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small, community-based vendors with niche capabilities essential to installation operations. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 238290 (other building equipment contractors), and 561622 (locksmith services), indicating deep specialization in facility systems maintenance, mechanical infrastructure support, and physical security enhancements. She procures services that ensure operational resilience—from HVAC and electrical system upkeep to hazardous waste disposal and site preparation—demonstrating expertise in the intersection of military logistics, environmental compliance, and infrastructure sustainability.