Ricado Vasquez

Ricardo Vasquez serves as a Contract Specialist within Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and deliver enterprise-wide administrative and technical services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from solicitation development to contract award and administration, with a focus on professional services that enhance operational efficiency across DoD components. His acquisitions primarily involve IT modernization, management consulting, and facility support services, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic enterprise goals. Vasquez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with demonstrated expertise in defense-sector consulting, systems design, and facility operations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance, and long-term vendor collaboration to sustain mission-critical capabilities across WHS’s diverse operational footprint. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focus on merit-based selection and broad market access. While small business participation is limited to 5.6% of awards, primarily under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), Vasquez ensures compliance with all applicable socioeconomic requirements and maintains transparency in source selection processes. His primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and Administrative Management Consulting (541611), reflecting a deep specialization in enterprise IT architecture and institutional advisory services. He also procures facilities management (541513) and specialized support services, demonstrating technical proficiency in integrating commercial best practices into DoD administrative operations. His work supports the digital transformation and operational resilience priorities of the Department of Defense.