Zenaida L. Delgado

Zenaida L. Delgado serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R2 Building Services Branch Group 1 under the General Services Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to support the maintenance, modernization, and resilience of federal infrastructure across Region 2. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for construction, renovation, and facilities support services, with a focus on courthouses, ports of entry, and other critical government facilities. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing agency objectives for safety, functionality, and sustainability through transparent, competitive contracting processes. Delgado cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in specialty trade services, including plumbing, HVAC, security systems, and commercial construction. She works closely with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors to ensure project execution meets technical and operational standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, clear scope definition, and rigorous oversight to uphold quality and accountability across complex facility projects. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Delgado consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 66.7% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages HUBZone set-asides (22.2%) to promote economic development in underserved communities, reflecting a deliberate and sustained commitment to inclusive procurement practices that align with national socioeconomic goals. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting a strong focus on building systems integration, facility maintenance, and physical security infrastructure. She routinely procures services related to mechanical systems, electronic access control, fire alarm integration, and institutional construction, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of federal facility operations and lifecycle management.