Walter A. Ruiz

Walter A. Ruiz serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions in environmental remediation, landscaping, and janitorial services. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through transparent, competitive contracting processes. His portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on performance-based outcomes and sustainable operational support. Ruiz oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and fiscal accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Ruiz maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with small businesses and qualified service providers across environmental and facility support sectors. His procurement approach fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance, performance metrics, and accountability, with a preference for contractors capable of delivering specialized technical services under performance work statements. He actively cultivates relationships with firms possessing the expertise to meet complex environmental and custodial service requirements. Ruiz demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 57.1% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize economic opportunity for small businesses, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. His contracting patterns show minimal use of other set-aside categories, indicating a focus on broad-based small business eligibility rather than niche designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), reflecting expertise in hazardous waste cleanup, soil and groundwater remediation, and environmental compliance. He also regularly procures landscaping services (NAICS 561730) and janitorial services (NAICS 561720), indicating a specialization in facility sustainment and environmental stewardship. Ruiz’s technical domain centers on mission-critical environmental and custodial services requiring regulatory adherence, safety protocols, and performance-driven contract management.