Robin M. Castro

Robin Castro serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions focused on environmental remediation and consulting services. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical environmental objectives through transparent, competitive contracting processes. She routinely handles complex service-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, coordinating with technical evaluators, legal counsel, and program stakeholders to deliver high-priority environmental solutions. Her acquisitions typically involve task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts designed to support long-term environmental management and site restoration efforts. Robin cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in environmental remediation and consulting, including engineering firms, environmental science contractors, and technical service providers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous material handling, and environmental impact assessment. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition, performance-based outcomes, and contractor accountability through robust contract administration and quality assurance protocols. Robin’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, while still maintaining compliance with all applicable small business policies. Though she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains committed to equitable access and ensures all eligible small businesses have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), where she manages contracts for contaminated site cleanup, remedial action planning, and environmental monitoring. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), including risk assessments, regulatory compliance support, and environmental permitting assistance. Her technical expertise centers on hazardous waste management, federal environmental standards, and the implementation of EPA-aligned remediation protocols.