Steven Chavez

Steven Chavez serves as a Contract Specialist, where he is responsible for managing the procurement process and executing acquisitions to support the agency's operational requirements. In this role, he ensures that the procurement of goods and services adheres to federal acquisition regulations and aligns with the agency's mission objectives. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong commitment to small business participation. A significant majority of procurement activity is designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while a smaller portion of acquisitions are conducted without set-aside restrictions. His procurement activity is concentrated across several technical domains. The primary focus is on commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. Additionally, his expertise extends to the procurement of office machinery and equipment rental and leasing, drycleaning and laundry services, and a variety of professional, scientific, and technical services, including testing laboratories and services.