Amy R. Powell

Amy R. Powell serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R7 Services and Facilities Maintenance unit, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain federal facility operations. She manages the full lifecycle of service-based contracts, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses facilities support services, including custodial, grounds maintenance, and integrated operations and maintenance, alongside specialized mechanical and electrical systems contracting. Powell’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant federal buildings nationwide through strategic procurement planning and performance-based contract structures. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors, most notably CLARK AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, INC., with whom she regularly collaborates on HVAC maintenance and integration projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics, quality assurance, and responsive service delivery. Powell engages with a mix of large-capability firms and small business subcontractors, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes reliability, compliance, and operational continuity across federally owned properties. Powell demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with a pronounced preference for small business set-asides. Approximately 60% of her acquisitions are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while 20% each are designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) competed contracts. Her consistent use of these authorities reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved businesses and strengthen the federal supply base through equitable access and competitive bidding. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), complemented by targeted acquisitions in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors). She specializes in procuring integrated facility maintenance services, including HVAC system repairs, preventive maintenance programs, and building systems integration, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with federal building infrastructure standards and operational requirements.