Ricado Vasquez

Ricado Vasquez serves as a Contract Specialist, Contractor with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and optimize enterprise-wide administrative operations. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for technical and professional services, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning acquisitions with WHS’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and operational efficiency. His portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, management consulting, and facility-related support contracts, requiring meticulous oversight of performance metrics, contract modifications, and vendor performance evaluations to sustain mission-critical DoD functions. 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 vendors with proven expertise in enterprise IT modernization, administrative support, and facility management services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and seamless integration with WHS’s internal systems, fostering collaborative, results-driven relationships that prioritize mission continuity and operational resilience. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition with no set-aside (80%), Vasquez actively supports socioeconomic goals by allocating 10% of awards to 8(a) competed contracts and another 10% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while maintaining competitive rigor and fostering opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses within the defense support ecosystem. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT infrastructure, systems integration, and digital service delivery. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 541611 (Management Consulting), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management), and 611430 (Professional Training), demonstrating specialized knowledge in enterprise administrative modernization, workforce development, and technical support environments critical to DoD’s institutional efficiency.