Ricardo Barraza-Cobos

Ricardo Barraza-Cobos serves in a secondary procurement role, supporting the agency's acquisition mission through the administration of various contracts and procurement activities. The agency demonstrates a diverse commitment to small business participation, with a significant portion of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the office utilizes 8(a) Sole Source justifications and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides to meet socioeconomic contracting goals, while maintaining a substantial volume of unrestricted, no set-aside competitions. The agency's procurement focus is heavily weighted toward industrial manufacturing and maritime services. Primary technical expertise is concentrated in ship building and repairing, as well as the manufacturing of metal windows and doors. The office also manages acquisitions for gaskets, packing, and sealing devices, plastics product manufacturing, and specialized instructional services.