Brandon Whittier

Brandon Whittier serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for federal facility modernization projects. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts for construction, renovation, and facility support services across the national infrastructure portfolio. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to maintain and upgrade federal buildings through strategic sourcing of mission-critical services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and GSA acquisition policies. Whittier routinely handles complex, multi-disciplinary contracts requiring coordination between architectural, engineering, and construction stakeholders. Whittier maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for interior renovations and site development activities. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, locally-based contractors with proven experience in federal facility work, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. He engages with a select group of qualified firms that demonstrate strong past performance in delivering high-quality, code-compliant construction and renovation services under tight federal timelines. Whittier’s contracting approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 93.3% of awards issued under open competition, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While only 6.7% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, he ensures all procurements adhere to small business subcontracting goals and actively encourages small business participation through teaming arrangements and clear performance requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in architectural services (541310), flooring (238330), remediation (562910), and engineering services (541330). He specializes in integrated facility upgrades—particularly interior renovations, building systems modernization, and environmental remediation—requiring deep technical understanding of federal construction standards and sustainability mandates.