Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith serves as a procurement specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R6 Small Projects Acquisition team under the General Services Administration, where he manages the acquisition of small-scale construction and facility maintenance projects critical to sustaining federal infrastructure across Nebraska and surrounding regions. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for repairs, renovations, and modernization efforts that ensure the safety, functionality, and operational readiness of federal buildings. He primarily handles task orders and micro-purchase actions under the $250,000 threshold, aligning with the agency’s mission to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions for aging infrastructure while adhering to federal acquisition regulations. Smith maintains strong partnerships with small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance, performance reliability, and responsiveness to urgent facility needs. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency and efficiency, with a preference for vendors who demonstrate proven experience in rapid-turnaround projects and adherence to federal building codes and sustainability standards. He works closely with local and regional firms to ensure timely delivery of services and to build long-term vendor capacity within the federal supply chain. His procurement strategy is heavily weighted toward small business set-asides, with 88% of contracts designated for total small business participation, and an additional 4% each reserved for women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone small businesses. This reflects a deliberate, sustained commitment to expanding economic opportunity and ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for underserved communities. Smith’s technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in building maintenance, janitorial services, landscaping, and masonry work. His domain expertise lies in managing integrated facility services that support operational continuity, with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance, energy-efficient upgrades, and compliance with GSA sustainability guidelines.