Robert Zamora

Robert L. Zamora serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across specialized manufacturing sectors, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and socioeconomic objectives. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for industrial goods and technical components, with a strong emphasis on compliance with FAR Part 19 small business set-asides. His acquisitions typically involve capital equipment, precision components, and specialized materials used in defense, medical, and industrial applications, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics. Zamora maintains strategic relationships with a diverse base of vendors, particularly small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers capable of meeting stringent quality and compliance standards, including those with ISO certifications and defense industrial base credentials. His working relationships emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and post-award oversight to ensure delivery of mission-critical goods. A hallmark of Zamora’s contracting approach is his pronounced focus on small business participation, with 78.3% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small manufacturers, fostering economic resilience and innovation within the industrial supply base. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition integrity or mission readiness. His primary industry focus lies in niche manufacturing domains, including surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing (NAICS 339113), rope and cordage production (314994), and cutting tool manufacturing (333515). These specializations indicate expertise in procuring high-precision, low-volume components requiring specialized materials and quality control, often for medical, aerospace, or defense applications. Zamora’s technical acumen spans metallurgy, textile engineering, and medical device standards, positioning him as a key liaison between operational needs and advanced manufacturing capabilities.