Albert Garza

Albert Garza serves as a Small Business Specialist within the Public Building Service (PBS) of the General Services Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing socioeconomic contracting goals for federal facility infrastructure projects. His responsibilities include advising contracting teams on small business outreach, ensuring compliance with socioeconomic set-aside requirements, and facilitating meaningful participation from small, disadvantaged, and underserved vendors in PBS procurement activities. Garza primarily supports construction-related acquisitions under NAICS 236220, focusing on commercial and institutional building construction, including renovations, maintenance upgrades, and energy efficiency retrofits for federal properties nationwide. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Garza collaborates closely with a diverse ecosystem of prime contractors and subcontractors engaged in federal construction work. His working relationships emphasize transparency, pre-solicitation engagement, and mentor-protégé partnerships designed to build capacity among small businesses seeking to compete for PBS contracts. He actively participates in industry days, pre-bid conferences, and small business matchmaking events to strengthen vendor readiness and foster long-term contracting relationships. Garza’s procurement patterns reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with the majority of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he maintains a deliberate and consistent focus on maximizing small business inclusion through subcontracting plans, joint ventures, and targeted outreach to 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms. His approach balances compliance with strategic intent, ensuring socioeconomic goals are integrated into every phase of the acquisition lifecycle without compromising competition or mission outcomes. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220, where he specializes in the procurement of complex building construction services, including structural renovations, HVAC modernization, roofing systems, and energy performance contracting. Garza brings deep familiarity with federal construction standards, building codes, and sustainability requirements, enabling him to align procurement strategy with PBS’s mission to enhance facility resilience and operational efficiency across the federal real estate portfolio.