Mario D. Dizon

Mario D. Dizon serves as a Contract Specialist within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and specialized services. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced detection systems, engineering solutions, and research and development initiatives that directly enhance border security and canine enforcement capabilities. His portfolio primarily includes procurements for aeronautical and navigation instrumentation, analytical equipment, and technical consulting services essential to maintaining the integrity of border surveillance and detection infrastructure. Mr. Dizon works with a diverse array of defense and aerospace contractors, engineering firms, and R&D service providers that specialize in high-precision detection technologies and systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-essential solutions under tight operational timelines. He consistently engages with firms possessing relevant ITAR and DFARS compliance credentials to ensure secure handling of sensitive technologies. Mr. Dizon’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his procurement strategy prioritizes technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that acquisitions meet the stringent performance demands of border security operations. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for search and detection system manufacturing, 541712 for physical and engineering R&D, and 541330 for engineering services. He regularly procures custom instrumentation, sensor systems, analytical platforms, and technical consulting services tied to chemical, biological, and radiological detection, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of border security technology and systems engineering.