Natasha DaCruz

Natasha DaCruz serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R1 Acquisition Management Division, where she manages end-to-end procurement for mission-critical federal infrastructure projects. Her portfolio centers on construction-manager-at-risk, facilities support, and building maintenance contracts essential to modernizing high-priority sites including land ports of entry and naval installations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals of operational resilience, security, and efficiency through timely and transparent contracting practices. DaCruz maintains strong, recurring partnerships with key contractors including PIKE DEW JV GP and J & J CONTRACTORS, INC., reflecting a preference for established, performance-driven vendors with proven track records in federal construction and facility services. Her working relationships emphasize collaboration, risk mitigation, and contract administration excellence, often involving complex delivery methods such as design-build and integrated project delivery. She fosters long-term vendor engagement grounded in accountability and regulatory adherence. A staunch advocate for small business participation, DaCruz consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions. She also regularly implements Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that maximizes competition while ensuring compliance with statutory small business goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), with significant activity in 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238990 (Other Specialty Trade Contractors). She specializes in procuring integrated building operations, maintenance, cleaning, and construction services tailored to federal facility standards, showcasing deep expertise in lifecycle facility management and compliance with GSA and federal building codes.