Carla Kendall

Carla M. Kendall serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing federal construction and facility support acquisitions under GSA’s mission to modernize the nation’s federal infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical facility services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and alignment with agency priorities for sustainability, safety, and operational efficiency. Her work directly supports the maintenance and enhancement of federal buildings nationwide through strategic sourcing and risk-managed procurement practices. Kendall maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex building renovation projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in federal facility work. She frequently collaborates with specialty trade contractors experienced in navigating federal building codes, security requirements, and phased construction environments, fostering a contractor ecosystem grounded in accountability and technical proficiency. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 73.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 26.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently prioritizing qualified small businesses in construction and facility services categories without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Kendall’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in electrical (238210), HVAC (238220), and other specialty trade contracting (238990). She also procures facility support services under 561790, including custodial, maintenance, and building system operations. Her expertise centers on integrated facility upgrades requiring coordination across multiple trades, with deep familiarity in federal construction standards, performance specifications, and post-award oversight for complex, multi-phase projects.