Pedro Mendes

Pedro N. Mendes serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting transparency, competition, and efficiency in the procurement process. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, healthcare services, and transportation-related contracts, with a focus on commercial and institutional building projects, highway and bridge infrastructure, and physician office services. Mendes works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with agency mission needs while upholding statutory and regulatory requirements. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in current data, Mendes engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including general contractors, specialty construction firms, medical service providers, and local freight carriers. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the vast majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. He maintains collaborative relationships with industry stakeholders through pre-solicitation outreach and market research initiatives to ensure requirements are realistic and competitively viable. Mendes demonstrates a strong adherence to socioeconomic contracting goals, with nearly all awards—98.2%—issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 1.8% are allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but consistent commitment to small business participation. He does not currently prioritize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring broad-based small business opportunities through unrestricted competitions with small business subcontracting plans. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting expertise in civil infrastructure and facility development. He also regularly procures services under 621111 (Offices of Physicians) and 484220 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Local), demonstrating proficiency in healthcare support and logistics contracting. His technical domain knowledge spans facility management, transportation infrastructure, and medical service delivery systems.