Chervette Whaley

Chervette Whaley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 (47PM02), part of the General Services Administration. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of federal construction acquisitions, from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver mission-critical construction and renovation services for high-visibility federal facilities across the National Capital Region. Whaley specializes in integrated design-build and construction management contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing sustainable, long-term infrastructure outcomes. Whaley collaborates closely with a diverse pool of contractors, primarily commercial and institutional builders and mechanical systems specialists, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and rigorous compliance. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-trade construction projects under design-build and traditional bid-build frameworks. She emphasizes transparent competition and contractor accountability, ensuring alignment with GSA’s standards for quality, safety, and schedule adherence. Whaley demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, reflecting a strategic emphasis on broadening vendor access and promoting economic inclusion within the federal construction sector. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, her pattern of set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to empower small business contractors across the industry. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). She routinely manages acquisitions for new construction, major renovations, and MEP system upgrades, requiring deep technical understanding of building codes, facility integration, and construction phasing. Whaley’s expertise ensures that federal infrastructure projects meet stringent performance, safety, and sustainability standards.