Mark Talarico

Mark R. Talarico serves as a Contract Specialist, where he is responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle and executing acquisitions to support the agency's operational mission. In this role, he handles the solicitation and award process for a variety of professional services and infrastructure projects. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a significant reliance on full and open competition, with no set-aside requirements applied to the majority of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, specifically through Total Small Business Set-Asides and targeted awards for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. His primary industry focus is centered on facilities and infrastructure, with a heavy emphasis on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. His procurement expertise also extends to facilities support services, specialty trade contracting, and janitorial services, as well as niche requirements for independent artists, writers, and performers.