Maricela A. Zamora

Maricela A. Zamora serves as a Contract Specialist for W075 Endist Los Angeles under the Department of the Army’s W912PL organization, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical infrastructure acquisitions to sustain Army operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex construction and engineering contracts, including commercial and institutional building projects, heavy civil engineering, and facility support services. Her work directly supports the Army’s strategic imperative to maintain and modernize installations across the continental United States, ensuring that logistical, engineering, and environmental requirements are met through compliant, efficient procurement practices. Zamora maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, KORTE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BFBC LLC, MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO, and WU & ASSOCIATES INC, reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in heavy civil works and institutional construction. Her contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with vendors possessing deep technical capabilities in structural systems, civil engineering, and facility modernization, often engaging contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 36. A strong advocate for small business participation, Zamora consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 62% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition within the defense construction sector, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in architectural design, structural steel, and surveying services. Zamora’s expertise lies in managing technically complex projects requiring coordination between design professionals, construction contractors, and federal facility managers to deliver mission-ready infrastructure under stringent regulatory and safety frameworks.