Chris Van Duesen

Chris Van Duesen serves as Project Manager for PBS R9 AMD Capital Projects under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he leads the planning, procurement, and execution of mission-critical federal construction projects across the Western United States. His role encompasses the full lifecycle management of design-build and construction contracts for federal courthouses, land ports of entry, and other high-security infrastructure. Van Duesen ensures alignment with federal building standards, sustainability mandates, and resilience requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act, coordinating closely with architects, engineers, and construction contractors to deliver secure, high-performance facilities that meet evolving federal operational needs. Van Duesen collaborates with a diverse pool of general contractors and construction firms specializing in commercial and institutional building systems, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and integrated project delivery models. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing proven experience in federal construction, security infrastructure, and sustainable building practices. He prioritizes collaborative pre-solicitation outreach and early vendor engagement to ensure technical feasibility and competitive bidding. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Van Duesen applies a 100% small business set-aside policy across all his acquisitions, in full compliance with FAR 19.5. His contracting strategy actively channels opportunities to small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned firms, ensuring equitable access to high-value federal construction contracts. This unwavering commitment supports broader GSA socioeconomic goals and strengthens regional economic development through targeted subcontracting and mentor-protégé initiatives. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing new construction, renovation, and modernization of federal facilities. Van Duesen specializes in complex, code-compliant projects requiring advanced structural systems, security integration, and energy-efficient design, demonstrating deep technical expertise in federal construction standards, building information modeling (BIM), and resilience-based design criteria.