Raquel L. Mingo

Raquel L. Mingo serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing construction and specialty trade acquisitions within a federal agency focused on infrastructure and facility modernization. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her portfolio centers on capital improvement projects and maintenance services, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic contracting goals. Mingo’s work directly supports mission-critical infrastructure needs by facilitating timely, transparent, and equitable access to qualified contractors. Her contractor relationships are primarily with small businesses and specialized trade firms, particularly those certified under HUBZone and Total Small Business set-aside programs. She cultivates partnerships with firms possessing niche expertise in roofing, structural construction, and utility infrastructure, fostering long-term vendor engagement through clear communication and predictable procurement cycles. Mingo prioritizes vendors with proven performance histories in public-sector projects and actively encourages new entrants into federal contracting through targeted outreach and mentorship initiatives. Mingo demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over two-thirds of her awards designated for HUBZone-certified concerns, followed by significant allocations to Total Small Business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently leverages Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and maintains a disciplined approach to ensuring fair competition among disadvantaged businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a strategic alignment with federal mandates to increase opportunities for underserved communities and veteran-owned enterprises. Her technical expertise lies in the construction and specialty trade sectors, with primary focus on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). She routinely procures services including roofing, water and sewer line installation, and structural enhancements, demonstrating deep familiarity with construction standards, materials specifications, and performance-based contracting methodologies.