Colleen M. Bertone

Colleen Bertone serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R1 Acq Management Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages end-to-end procurement for critical federal infrastructure projects. Her portfolio focuses on construction-manager-at-risk and design-build contracts for high-priority facilities including land ports of entry and naval installations, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and resilience benchmarks. She plays a pivotal role in translating agency mission objectives into actionable acquisition strategies that deliver secure, efficient, and sustainable federal facilities through integrated project delivery models. Bertone maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including PIKE DEW JV GP and J & J CONTRACTORS, INC., reflecting a preference for established, performance-driven partners with proven track records in complex federal construction environments. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on joint ventures and experienced general contractors capable of managing multi-disciplinary scopes, often involving coordination with federal design teams and environmental compliance stakeholders. These partnerships are characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-based contract modifications, underscoring a focus on accountability and long-term delivery capability. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Bertone consistently structures solicitations with Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for two-thirds of her awards. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to expand opportunities for small business contractors in the federal construction sector, aligning with GSA’s broader goals to enhance diversity in the federal supply base. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach, integrating small business capabilities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), indicating expertise in building envelope systems, electrical infrastructure, and facility support services. She routinely oversees integrated construction and maintenance contracts that require technical coordination across civil, mechanical, and environmental domains, reinforcing her specialization in holistic facility lifecycle management.