Samuel E. Monge Pastor

Samuel Monge serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements determination to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the agency’s mission to secure essential food supply services. His acquisitions primarily involve the procurement of perishable and shelf-stable food products, with a focus on high-volume, mission-critical supply chains. Monge works closely with program managers and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of products that meet stringent food safety and quality standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Monge consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors capable of meeting federal food procurement specifications. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with demonstrated capacity in large-scale food manufacturing and distribution, including firms with expertise in cold chain logistics and USDA-compliant packaging. He maintains a vendor engagement model that prioritizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and consistent performance metrics over contract size. Monge’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities that emphasize scale, efficiency, and consistent product availability over socioeconomic targeting. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach ensures broad market access and competitive pricing through transparent, open solicitations. His primary NAICS focus areas are 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing) and 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), indicating deep specialization in the procurement of dairy products and baked goods for institutional use. Monge possesses technical expertise in food safety standards, labeling compliance, and nutritional specifications required for federal feeding programs. He routinely evaluates vendor capabilities in past performance, quality control systems, and cold storage logistics to ensure supply continuity and regulatory adherence.