Marie G. Velez

Marie G. Velez serves as Deputy Contracting Officer for the W6QM Micc-ft Irwin under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at Fort Irwin, California. Her portfolio centers on procuring essential support services and specialized equipment to maintain infrastructure in austere, remote environments. She manages a diverse range of contract actions, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments, primarily for facilities support, sanitation systems, and logistical enablers critical to force projection and garrison sustainability. Velez ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic imperatives for resilience and self-sufficiency. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Velez cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of delivering rapid-response, mission-essential services under challenging conditions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to demonstrate proven experience in military installation support, hazardous waste handling, and modular facility maintenance. She frequently engages with vendors possessing specialized certifications for remote site operations and works closely with program managers to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined and competitively sourced. Velez demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to broaden supplier diversity. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses with the capability to deliver complex, mission-critical services in high-demand operational environments. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing), reflecting her expertise in procuring integrated sanitation, power distribution, and environmental control systems. She also manages 484210 (Used Household and Office Goods Moving) contracts to support personnel relocations and equipment turnover. Velez brings deep technical understanding of military-grade infrastructure requirements, ensuring all acquisitions meet Army standards for durability, mobility, and sustainability in desert and expeditionary settings.