Brian A. Burns

Brian A. Burns serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R2 Capital Construction Branch, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for federal facility projects critical to national infrastructure. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies. He primarily handles complex construction and design-build acquisitions for courthouses, federal office complexes, and port of entry facilities, coordinating closely with architects, engineers, and construction managers to deliver mission-critical infrastructure that meets federal standards for resilience and sustainability. Burns maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor for commercial and institutional construction services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, fostering collaboration with contractors experienced in federal construction environments. He engages with a mix of large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and quality benchmarks while maintaining rigorous oversight throughout contract execution. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 76.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 4.8% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach ensures competitive diversity while prioritizing value and mission readiness. Burns specializes in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), overseeing the full spectrum of building projects from ground-up construction to renovation. He also procures architectural services (NAICS 541310), office furniture manufacturing (NAICS 337214), and management consulting (NAICS 541618), demonstrating expertise in integrated facility delivery. His technical domain centers on federal construction standards, lifecycle management, and sustainable building practices, ensuring all acquisitions align with GSA’s mission to modernize the nation’s built environment.