Brittany Hess

Brittany D. Hess serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for federal facility modernization projects. Her work supports the agency’s mission to maintain and upgrade the government’s physical infrastructure through the acquisition of construction, renovation, and facility support services. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for mission-critical building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and interior finishes, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based outcomes. Hess maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a trusted partner in delivering complex facility upgrades across federal properties. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced, locally based contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in federal building standards and sustainable renovation practices. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory adherence, and responsive project execution, often re-engaging contractors on recurring or follow-on efforts. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her portfolio remains open to all competitors, she strategically deploys small business set-asides to promote equitable access and economic opportunity, aligning with GSA’s socioeconomic goals. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad-based small business eligibility. Hess’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting her deep involvement in building systems modernization. She also regularly procures janitorial services, masonry, electrical installations, and other building finishing work, demonstrating expertise in integrated facility support contracts. Her technical domain knowledge spans building infrastructure upgrades, energy-efficient retrofits, and compliance with federal facility codes, ensuring all acquisitions meet operational and sustainability requirements.