Ralph C. Chavez

Ralph C. Chavez serves in a secondary role within the agency's procurement framework, supporting the acquisition mission through the management of various contract vehicles and procurement actions. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with a significant majority of its set-aside preferences directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the agency utilizes HUBZone set-asides to further its socioeconomic contracting goals, while a smaller portion of its requirements are issued as no set-aside solicitations. The agency's procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the construction and infrastructure sectors, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building construction. Other significant areas of technical focus include airport operations, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting, as well as engineering services and miscellaneous instructional services.