Claudia Rivera

Claudia Y. Rivera serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R2 Capital Construction Branch, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex construction and design acquisitions to modernize federal facilities. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily for courthouses, port of entry facilities, and federal office complexes. She ensures compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, high-performance infrastructure. Rivera specializes in integrated project delivery models and manages both design-build and traditional construction contracts, often coordinating with architects, engineers, and construction managers to meet stringent federal standards. Her primary contractor relationship is with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a trusted partner in commercial and institutional construction, with whom she has developed a consistent, performance-driven working relationship. She frequently engages with firms possessing expertise in site development, building systems integration, and facility modernization, favoring vendors with proven track records in federal construction environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes accountability, schedule adherence, and quality control, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in transparency and regulatory compliance. Rivera’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 73.7% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 26.3% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her reliance on small business contractors within the broader small business category underscores her dedication to broadening market access. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant procurement in architectural services (541310) and management consulting (541611). She routinely acquires integrated design-build services, facility planning, and construction management support, reflecting deep expertise in federal capital construction domains.