Ricardo A. Cordero Cruz

Ricardo A. Cordero Cruz serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and competitive procurement processes. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical and scientific services, with a strong emphasis on medical diagnostics, laboratory operations, and precision instrument manufacturing. Cordero Cruz routinely handles complex procurements requiring specialized technical evaluation, including those involving sensitive regulatory frameworks such as FDA oversight and CLIA compliance. While specific contractor names are not available, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse vendor base, including both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection procedures aligned with best practices in federal acquisition. Cordero Cruz demonstrates a pronounced preference for open competition, with 88.5% of his awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. However, he maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 11.5% of his contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster market access for qualified small firms without leveraging other socioeconomic programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Personal Care Services), 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), and 621511 (Medical Laboratories), indicating deep expertise in life sciences and clinical diagnostics. He frequently procures laboratory reagents, diagnostic kits, analytical instrumentation for electrical signal measurement, and pharmaceutical preparations, demonstrating technical fluency in regulated healthcare and laboratory environments.