Octavio M. Valverde

Octavio M. Valverde serves as a Contract Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring regulatory compliance in the procurement of goods and services. In this role, he supports the agency's mission by executing contracting actions and managing the administrative requirements necessary to secure essential operational resources. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, a portion of the procurement activity is specifically directed toward Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a diversified socioeconomic contracting strategy. His procurement focus is centered on industrial equipment and facility infrastructure. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of air-conditioning, warm air heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment, as well as the procurement of electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services. Furthermore, his portfolio includes requirements for electrical contracting, wiring installation, and the manufacturing of prefabricated metal buildings and metal kitchenware.