Marisol Vargas-Busch

Marisol B. Vargas-Busch serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical service delivery for her organization. Her portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts, with a strong emphasis on food service and facilities support operations. She exercises sound judgment in selecting appropriate contracting methods, frequently utilizing competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 12 for commercial services, ensuring efficiency and value in taxpayer-funded expenditures. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large service providers and small business concerns. Her working relationships reflect a preference for competitive, performance-based contracting, fostering accountability through clear statement of work requirements and outcome-driven deliverables. She maintains an open and transparent acquisition process, encouraging broad market participation while ensuring regulatory adherence and risk mitigation throughout contract execution. Marisol demonstrates a notable commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 29% of her awards designated for 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote small business development and ownership. Her set-aside preferences show a strong alignment with the 8(a) program, while the majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, balancing small business inclusion with operational needs. This pattern underscores her dedication to equitable access and meaningful participation by disadvantaged businesses within the federal marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors), where she manages complex catering, meal preparation, and dining services for institutional settings, and NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), encompassing custodial, maintenance, and operational support functions. Her technical expertise centers on performance-based service acquisition, contract surveillance, and quality assurance protocols tailored to high-volume, mission-critical service environments.