Maria Otero-Contracting Officer

Maria Otero-Contracting Officer serves as a key procurement lead for W6QM MICC-Fort Buchanan (RC), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain operational readiness at U.S. Army installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and mission-enabling service contracts, with a focus on facility infrastructure, utility systems, and institutional building support. Her acquisitions ensure compliance with military standards for safety, functionality, and environmental sustainability, directly enabling the daily operations of military family housing, administrative facilities, and critical support structures. Otero specializes in complex, multi-year contracts requiring coordination across engineering, environmental, and logistics stakeholders. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with core contractors including XENTURIS LLC and ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS, INC., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and infrastructure modernization. These partnerships are characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-based contract execution, indicating a track record of reliable vendor performance and collaborative contract administration. Otero prioritizes long-term vendor engagement while maintaining rigorous oversight to ensure adherence to technical specifications and regulatory requirements. Otero demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 65% of her awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes participation from 8(a) certified firms, HUBZone entities, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, aligning with DoD mandates to broaden supplier diversity. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business base capable of delivering mission-critical services under demanding operational conditions. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), underscoring deep technical expertise in building systems integration and infrastructure sustainment. She also regularly procures specialized services in motor and generator manufacturing and vehicle leasing, reflecting the multifaceted nature of installation support. Otero’s domain knowledge spans mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems critical to military installation resilience.