Miriam Castro

Miriam Castro serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services contracts in the areas of information technology, management consulting, and industrial equipment maintenance, requiring a nuanced understanding of both technical specifications and performance-based acquisition methodologies. She routinely engages with industry stakeholders to foster competitive bidding environments and ensure transparent, fair, and efficient procurement outcomes. Miriam cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including large systems integrators, mid-tier consulting firms, and specialized service providers in the IT and industrial maintenance sectors. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven capabilities in systems design, operational support, and administrative consulting services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on accountability and quality delivery. Miriam’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside procedures. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her procurement strategy prioritizes full and open competition to ensure the best value for the government, consistent with FAR guidelines on competitive sourcing. Her primary NAICS focus areas—541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting)—reveal a specialization in technology-enabled service delivery and operational support. She regularly procures custom software development, systems integration, facility maintenance contracts, and strategic management advisory services, demonstrating deep expertise in evaluating technical proposals and ensuring alignment with mission requirements.