Claudette Antoine

Claudette Antoine serves as a Contracting Officer for the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, R9 East Bay Field Office, where she manages the acquisition of facility maintenance and renovation services critical to sustaining federal infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the safety, accessibility, and operational integrity of federal buildings through targeted construction and modernization projects. She is responsible for executing full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—under the FAR and agency-specific policies, with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation, and mission alignment. Antoine maintains collaborative relationships with a network of qualified contractors specializing in building systems and interior finishes, particularly those with demonstrated expertise in flooring installation, substrate preparation, and ADA-compliant surface upgrades. While specific vendor names are not disclosed here, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for responsive, technically proficient firms capable of delivering high-quality work within occupied federal environments, often under tight schedules and stringent safety protocols. She exhibits a robust commitment to socioeconomic goals, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small, locally based firms. Her contracting strategy prioritizes broad participation from small businesses without requiring further socioeconomic subcategories, fostering a competitive environment that empowers local economic development and workforce growth within the region. Her technical expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors), where she procures specialized services including vinyl composition tile, epoxy coatings, rubber flooring, carpet installation, and related subfloor remediation. She brings deep familiarity with building code requirements, moisture mitigation standards, and acoustical performance criteria essential to federal facility modernization, making her a key steward of functional, durable, and accessible built environments.