Raja Z. Mubarik

Mubarik Raja Zulqarnain serves as a Contracting Assistant, providing critical support to the agency’s acquisition lifecycle by assisting in the planning, solicitation, and administration of service-based contracts. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, supports contract documentation, and facilitates coordination between program offices and vendor communities. His responsibilities center on facilitating efficient and transparent procurement processes for non-defense, administrative, and support services, with a focus on maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence across the contract lifecycle. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented in the procurement records, Zulqarnain engages with a broad spectrum of vendors offering facilities, educational, and health-related support services. His work involves evaluating proposals, managing contract modifications, and ensuring vendor performance aligns with statement of work requirements. He maintains professional, compliance-driven relationships with both large service providers and small businesses, fostering a competitive and equitable contracting environment. Zulqarnain’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of his supported contracts issued without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations. This pattern indicates a focus on full and open competition, prioritizing technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains attentive to small business participation where it aligns with mission needs. His primary NAICS focus includes Facilities Support Services (561210), Educational Support Services (611710), Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599), Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114), and Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320). This diverse portfolio demonstrates expertise in procuring essential operational services ranging from facility maintenance and educational administration to healthcare insurance and environmental infrastructure support, reflecting a broad understanding of public service delivery across multiple technical domains.