Carol Ashenbrenner

Carol J. Ashenbrenner serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Management Services under the General Services Administration’s Office of Administrative Services, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement actions that support federal administrative efficiency and operational resilience. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional and technical services, with a primary focus on construction, building inspection, and systems design contracts. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to streamline management processes and strengthen regulatory compliance across civilian agencies through disciplined, compliant, and transparent contracting practices. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Ashenbrenner maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including firms specializing in commercial and institutional construction, architectural services, and engineering support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, qualified contractors with proven technical expertise in building infrastructure and facility management, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Ashenbrenner demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 16.7% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores her dedication to expanding economic opportunity and ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for eligible small businesses. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541350 (Building Inspection Services), reflecting deep expertise in facility infrastructure and compliance-driven inspections. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design) and 541310 (Architectural Services), demonstrating proficiency in integrating technical design and digital systems into physical infrastructure projects. Her domain knowledge spans building codes, environmental oversight, and integrated facility management, making her a key contributor to mission-critical administrative modernization efforts.