Roman Bernal

Roman R. Bernal serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements determination to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical procurement needs within his organization. His portfolio primarily involves industrial chemical manufacturing, gas production, and related logistics services, with a strong emphasis on technical procurement integrity and timely contract execution. Bernal routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15 and manages both sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for complex industrial supplies and services. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Bernal’s procurement activity reflects a broad vendor base, primarily engaging manufacturers and industrial suppliers with proven technical capability in chemical processing and industrial equipment. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for established industry participants with demonstrated quality control, safety compliance, and supply chain reliability. He maintains a vendor ecosystem grounded in performance-based contracting principles, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent industrial standards. Bernal’s set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.9% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, he consistently allocates 5.1% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. His approach aligns with agency-wide goals to maximize competition while ensuring small businesses have equitable access to opportunities in specialized industrial sectors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), which accounts for nearly 80% of his activity, followed by 325199 (Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) and 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage). He specializes in procuring high-purity gases, chemical feedstocks, industrial valves, and related storage and maintenance services, indicating deep technical expertise in industrial chemical supply chains and hazardous materials logistics.