Benjamin Maclay

Benjamin Maclay serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where he manages the acquisition of construction and facility modernization services for federal buildings nationwide. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Operating under the General Services Administration, Maclay ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to maintain and modernize the federal government’s physical infrastructure through efficient, transparent, and equitable contracting practices. He maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for commercial and institutional building projects. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established general contractors with demonstrated expertise in facility renovation, alongside a strategic emphasis on fostering partnerships with small business vendors. Maclay’s approach emphasizes collaboration with contractors who possess proven capabilities in delivering complex, code-compliant construction services under tight operational constraints. Maclay demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with nearly 50% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses. His contracting portfolio consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while also incorporating targeted opportunities for SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand equitable access to federal construction contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for the bulk of his acquisitions. He routinely manages contracts for interior renovations, structural upgrades, and facility system integrations, with supplementary work in roofing, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and tile/terrazzo contracting. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in overseeing multi-trade, mission-critical construction projects that ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of federal facilities.