Bertha Russell

Bertha D. Russell serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R4 (AMD) Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the procurement of mission-critical facilities support services for federal infrastructure. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of contract acquisition—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—for construction-related and facility operations contracts. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals of delivering secure, efficient, and sustainable federal buildings, including courthouses and office complexes. Her portfolio primarily includes service-based acquisitions that support building operations, maintenance, and modernization efforts. Russell maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor providing construction and site development services. Her procurement approach reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships that emphasize reliability, compliance, and operational continuity. She engages with a select group of experienced contractors who demonstrate proven capacity in delivering complex facility support solutions under stringent federal standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 41.7% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition, she strategically deploys small business set-asides to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition among qualified vendors, aligning with GSA’s socioeconomic objectives. Russell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Facilities Support Services (561210), and Landscaping Services (561730), with additional activity in Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612) and Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290). She specializes in acquiring integrated support services essential to the ongoing operation and maintenance of federal facilities, demonstrating deep expertise in facility lifecycle management and service-based contract administration.