Ricardo Barraza-Cobos

Ricardo Barraza-Cobos serves as a key procurement professional at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, where he supports the sustainment and modernization of naval vessel readiness through strategic acquisition of industrial and shipbuilding services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on ship repair, maintenance infrastructure, and specialized industrial equipment, ensuring fleet assets remain operationally mission-ready. His work directly enables the agency’s core mission of sustaining naval engineering capabilities through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Barraza-Cobos maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industrial contractors, including W.V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffolding LLC, and Premier Scaffolding, Inc., for structural and maintenance support services. He also regularly engages FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC for marine propulsion components and THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY for protective coatings and industrial finishes. These partnerships reflect a pattern of collaboration with established vendors possessing specialized expertise in naval repair environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical precision in high-stakes maritime operations. His contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 44% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering niche industrial services, reflecting a balanced strategy that supports both mission needs and socioeconomic objectives. The majority of his procurements fall under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with additional focus on 811420 (Reupholstery and Furniture Repair) for vessel interior sustainment and 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing) for fluid storage systems. He also procures specialized motor and generator equipment and industrial coating solutions, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval engineering domains and the unique demands of maintaining a fleet in austere operational conditions.