Olivia Cerqueira

Olivia Cerqueira serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency procurement policies, supporting mission-critical procurements across advanced manufacturing and communications technology domains. Her portfolio primarily includes complex, technical acquisitions involving prefabricated metal building systems, wireless communications equipment, and electronic components, as well as associated computer systems design services, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract management practices. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers and systems integrators specializing in industrial and communications technology. She routinely works with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships that emphasize performance, compliance, and supply chain resilience. Her approach reflects a structured, risk-managed contracting methodology aligned with best practices in defense and federal infrastructure procurement. Olivia demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 22% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small manufacturers and service providers, aligning with broader federal socioeconomic goals. She does not appear to prioritize other set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, focusing instead on broad-based small business eligibility. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332311 for prefabricated metal building systems, with significant activity in communications equipment manufacturing (334220, 334290, and 334419) and computer systems design services (541512). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring engineered infrastructure components and integrated IT solutions, positioning her as a key liaison between technical requirements and industrial supply capabilities in federal procurement.