Carlos C. Carter

Carlos C. Carter serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 1, part of the General Services Administration. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of federal construction and professional services acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies. His portfolio centers on integrated design-build projects, facility modernization, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades across the National Capital Region. Carter facilitates procurements that align with GSA’s strategic priorities of sustainability, historic preservation, and operational resilience, routinely handling complex contracts for architectural, engineering, and specialty trade services. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Carter engages with a diverse range of vendors, including large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and rigorous oversight. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and accountability in delivery, ensuring alignment with federal standards for quality and timeliness. Carter’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designation. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 20% of awards to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals under the Small Business Act. His approach balances broad market access with targeted opportunities for disadvantaged businesses, reinforcing GSA’s equity and inclusion objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (administrative management consulting), 238990 (other specialty trade contractors), 541219 (other accounting services), 541310 (architectural services), and 541350 (building inspection services). This reflects deep expertise in professional services supporting federal construction delivery, including project management, compliance auditing, design oversight, and specialized construction execution. Carter’s work ensures that federal facilities meet evolving safety, accessibility, and sustainability benchmarks through technically sound and competitively awarded contracts.