Marissa G. Dela Cerna

Marissa G. Delacerna serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of construction, education, and social services contracts. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her work centers on securing high-quality services and infrastructure support, typically handling solicitations under FAR Part 15 for complex, performance-based requirements. Delacerna’s expertise spans full-cycle contracting—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract management—ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in every acquisition. While specific contractor names are not available, Delacerna maintains consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including general contractors, architectural firms, and vocational training providers. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a strong emphasis on small business participation. She cultivates partnerships with firms capable of delivering specialized services in construction, education, and community-based support, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance and regulatory compliance. Delacerna demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities (74.4%), yet she actively supports small business goals through Total Small Business Set-Asides (20.0%). She consistently includes Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone firms in her acquisition strategy, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes both competition and equitable opportunity under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), indicating a strong emphasis on facility development and design. She also regularly procures vocational rehabilitation services (624310) and technical education programs (611513, 611519), demonstrating expertise in human capital development and workforce training infrastructure. Delacerna’s domain knowledge bridges physical construction with social service delivery, making her a key player in integrated public infrastructure initiatives.