Bernard Tong

Bernard Tong serves as Project Manager/Architect for the Public Buildings Service’s R9 AMD Capital Projects unit, where he leads the design and delivery of mission-critical federal facilities across the Western United States. In this dual-role capacity, he integrates architectural oversight with project lifecycle management, ensuring that courthouses, land ports of entry, and other high-security buildings meet stringent federal standards for resilience, security, and sustainability. He is instrumental in defining technical requirements, approving design documentation, and coordinating procurement strategies for construction and architectural services, bridging the gap between engineering intent and contract execution to advance the agency’s infrastructure modernization goals under the Inflation Reduction Act. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Bernard Tong collaborates with a broad spectrum of qualified design-build firms, general contractors, and architectural practices experienced in federal construction standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging integrated project delivery methods and design-build contracting models to streamline timelines and enhance accountability. He works closely with vendors possessing proven expertise in secure facility construction, seismic retrofitting, and energy-efficient building systems. Bernard Tong’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued as non-set-aside procurements. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective solutions without socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing merit-based selection over certification-based preferences. While small business participation is not formally mandated in his portfolio, compliance with all federal contracting regulations remains strictly observed. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), reflecting deep expertise in the design and construction of complex federal facilities. He routinely oversees acquisitions for structural systems, security infrastructure, HVAC integration, and sustainable building technologies, ensuring alignment with GSA’s High-Performance Green Building Standards and federal security guidelines.