Arvid Gooray

Arvid Gooray serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 (47PM02), under the General Services Administration. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of federal construction and facilities support acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize high-visibility federal infrastructure across the National Capital Region. He specializes in integrated design-build contracts, facility renovation projects, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades, coordinating closely with project managers, engineers, and legal advisors to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions that meet stringent federal standards. Gooray cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, primarily those experienced in commercial and institutional building construction, with consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in design-build delivery and long-term facility operations. He works closely with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering teaming arrangements that enhance project execution and performance accountability. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear deliverables, and robust contractor oversight to ensure quality and compliance. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as 8(a) competed contracts and another 16.7% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While half of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he actively prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses and promotes equitable access to federal construction contracts through targeted outreach and mentorship initiatives. Gooray’s technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for 75% of his portfolio, encompassing new construction, renovation, and systems integration for federal campuses. He also procures specialized services in switchgear manufacturing and technical consulting, demonstrating expertise in both physical infrastructure and the administrative support systems required for complex federal facility modernization.