Ricardo Cedillo

Ricardo Cedillo serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM Micc-ft Bliss office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to sustaining Fort Bliss’s operational readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts, with a focus on roofing, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, safe, and mission-critical military installations. Cedillo routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 36, prioritizing timely delivery of high-quality services to support daily garrison operations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Federal Roofing and Construction Company LLC, All American AA LLC, C. Ortiz, Corp, Globe Builders, Inc., and Pioneer Roofing and Construction LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in commercial and military-grade facility maintenance, particularly in roofing and mechanical systems. Cedillo fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships, emphasizing quality control, schedule adherence, and safety compliance in all contract execution. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over two-thirds of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 account for more than 20% of his portfolio, underscoring a structured approach to leveraging small business capabilities while ensuring mission-critical outcomes. Cedillo’s technical focus centers on NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), which together represent nearly 90% of his acquisition activity. He specializes in procuring durable, code-compliant systems for institutional facilities, including flat and sloped roofing assemblies, HVAC retrofits, and utility infrastructure upgrades. His domain expertise lies in the intersection of military construction standards and commercial building practices, ensuring installations meet both operational demands and long-term sustainability goals.