Nalani A. Paralejas-Grijalva

Nalani A. Paralejas-Grijalva serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Bliss under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical installation support services essential to Fort Bliss’s operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on facility maintenance, infrastructure sustainment, and logistics support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to maintain safe, resilient military environments. She routinely handles complex construction, roofing, utilities, and waste management procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 36, leveraging competitive and non-competitive mechanisms to meet urgent operational requirements. Paralejas-Grijalva maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including FEDERAL ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC, ALL AMERICAN AA LLC, C. ORTIZ, CORP, GLOBE BUILDERS, INC., and PIONEER ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC, reflecting a strong emphasis on experienced, regionally based firms capable of delivering specialized construction and maintenance services. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in military installation work, fostering reliable, long-term partnerships that prioritize quality, safety, and timely delivery. She exhibits a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 90.9% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 9.1% competitively awarded to 8(a) participants. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and ensuring equitable access to defense-related contracting. Her approach aligns with DoD’s broader goals of enhancing small business participation while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus includes 711510 and 711130, indicating procurement of artistic and cultural services for morale, welfare, and recreation programs, alongside 562111 for solid waste collection and 532490 for equipment leasing. These specialized acquisitions reflect a nuanced understanding of the diverse support needs of a large-scale military installation, blending traditional infrastructure contracting with community-enhancing services.