Carol lautzenheiser

Carol Lautzenheiser serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R7 Program Support – Capital and IDIQ, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies for federal infrastructure projects. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the design, construction, and modernization of Land Ports of Entry and associated federal facilities, ensuring compliance with FAR provisions and mission-critical standards for security, resilience, and efficiency. Her portfolio primarily encompasses architect-engineer services, construction management, and integrated technical consulting, aligning procurement activities with the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance national border infrastructure. Lautzenheiser maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PDG, Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and technical excellence. She engages both large primes and small business subcontractors to deliver comprehensive solutions across the built environment, emphasizing accountability, schedule adherence, and quality control in high-stakes federal construction environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards issued under open competition, while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. This diversified approach ensures broad market access while promoting equitable opportunity in federal infrastructure contracting. Lautzenheiser’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting deep expertise in integrated design-build delivery, facility modernization, and technical advisory services. She routinely procures environmental consulting, real estate appraisal, and MEP contracting services, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the lifecycle management of federal border infrastructure and the technical demands of secure, high-traffic federal facilities.