Ramon Ramos

Ramon Ramons serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, overseeing the acquisition of specialized industrial machinery, security printing systems, and engineered materials critical to U.S. currency production. His role ensures the timely procurement of mission-critical goods and services that uphold the integrity, durability, and anti-counterfeiting standards of federal currency. He manages complex contracts for high-precision manufacturing equipment, specialized printing inks, and coated paper substrates, often requiring stringent technical compliance and supply chain security controls under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. Ramon maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. These relationships are built on deep technical expertise in security printing, industrial automation, and precision materials engineering. He favors long-term, performance-based contracting approaches with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in meeting the Bureau’s exacting quality and security requirements, often engaging in sole-source or limited-competition procurements where technical specificity demands niche expertise. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ramon prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 75% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust supplier base of certified small entities capable of supporting the Bureau’s highly specialized manufacturing needs, while ensuring competitive innovation and resilience in the supply chain. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 333244 (Industrial Machinery for Printing and Paper Processing), 322220 (Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing), and 333248 (Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing). He routinely sources high-security paper substrates, ink formulations with optical variable features, and custom-engineered printing presses—demanding expertise in security printing technology, materials science, and precision mechanical systems.