Amanda L. Smith

Amanda L. Smith serves as Project Manager for the PBS R3 Acquisition Management Division South within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she leads the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for federal construction and facility modernization projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions under FAR Part 36, she ensures compliance with federal building standards while delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable work environments for federal agencies. Her portfolio centers on commercial and institutional building construction, encompassing new builds, renovations, and facility upgrades that support mission-critical federal operations. Smith maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of qualified contractors, primarily working with general contractors and construction managers experienced in federal compliance, design-build delivery, and sustainable building practices. She fosters transparent, performance-based partnerships with firms that demonstrate strong safety records, technical expertise in federal construction codes, and a commitment to quality assurance protocols. Her approach emphasizes early contractor engagement, risk mitigation, and schedule reliability to support timely project delivery. Amanda is deeply committed to socioeconomic contracting goals, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation across all tiers, ensuring equitable access for small, veteran-owned, and socially and economically disadvantaged enterprises. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to strengthen local economies while cultivating a robust, competitive small business base capable of delivering high-value federal construction services. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — where she procures comprehensive construction services including site preparation, structural systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and building envelope upgrades. She brings specialized expertise in federal construction standards, energy-efficient design integration, and GSA’s sustainability mandates, ensuring all projects align with federal mandates for resilience, accessibility, and long-term operational efficiency.