Paul Negrido

Paul serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0410 AQ HQ Contract office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of mission-enabling services critical to Army installation readiness and force support operations. He executes full-cycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, focusing on hospitality, facilities support, maintenance, and training services that sustain daily operations for both garrisoned and deployed personnel. His portfolio ensures continuity of essential services including lodging, facility maintenance, administrative support, and professional development programs, directly contributing to troop welfare and operational resilience. Paul maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of contractors, primarily delivering non-personal services under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and requirements-type contracts. He works closely with vendors specializing in facilities management, commercial lodging, and equipment repair services, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting principles. His approach emphasizes vendor accountability through clear statement of work development, performance metrics, and quality assurance surveillance plans. Paul’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for scalable, high-volume service delivery. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with 5.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. His primary NAICS focus areas include Hotels and Motels (721110), Facilities Support Services (561210), and Commercial Machinery Repair (811310), reflecting his expertise in procuring lodging, custodial, groundskeeping, and maintenance services. He also frequently acquires professional training services (611430) and information services (519130), showcasing his technical proficiency in supporting both infrastructure and human capital readiness across Army installations.