Mark Puhak

Mark Puhak serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of federal acquisitions aligned with operational and logistical needs. While specific agency details are not disclosed, his work centers on executing compliant, transparent contracting processes that support mission-critical services across multiple sectors. He routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on full and open competition supplemented by targeted set-asides to promote equitable market access. His acquisitions span technical services, transportation logistics, environmental services, and facility support, reflecting a broad yet focused approach to fulfilling government requirements. Puhak maintains a balanced vendor engagement strategy, cultivating relationships with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Though no single contractor dominates his award profile, his contracting patterns suggest consistent collaboration with firms capable of delivering specialized freight services, engineering solutions, waste management, hospitality support, and custom signage. He prioritizes performance-based contracting methods and encourages teaming arrangements that enhance small business participation without compromising delivery quality or accountability. His procurement strategy demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to empower small businesses across all categories—particularly those owned by women, veterans, and socially or economically disadvantaged individuals—while maintaining compliance with federal socioeconomic objectives. He avoids blanket no-set-aside approaches, instead using targeted set-asides to expand market participation and foster competition among qualified small firms. Puhak’s primary technical focus areas include NAICS 484220 (local specialized trucking), 562112 (hazardous waste collection), 541330 (engineering services), 721110 (hotel and motel operations), and 339950 (sign manufacturing). These categories indicate expertise in infrastructure support, environmental compliance, facility operations, and public-facing signage systems. His domain knowledge spans logistics networks, regulatory-driven service delivery, and facility-based contracting, positioning him as a strategic buyer with deep operational awareness across non-defense, mission-support sectors.