Cornel (Dave) Codner

Cornel (Dave) Codner serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R7 Program Support – Capital and IDIQ office, where he plays a pivotal role in managing complex acquisition strategies for federal infrastructure projects. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs) and associated federal facilities, including design, construction, and integrated architectural and engineering services. Codner ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performance infrastructure nationwide. He routinely handles IDIQ contracts, task order solicitations, and performance-based acquisitions requiring technical rigor and stringent security standards. Codner maintains strong working relationships with key contractors including PDG, INC. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, both of which have demonstrated consistent performance in delivering high-quality construction and site development services for federal border infrastructure. His procurement approach emphasizes performance accountability, risk mitigation, and contractor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that meet rigorous technical and compliance benchmarks. He actively engages with contractors through pre-solicitation outreach, source selection evaluations, and post-award performance reviews to ensure mission-critical outcomes. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This balance underscores his commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising procurement integrity or mission readiness. Codner consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand opportunity for disadvantaged businesses while ensuring competitive rigor. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), supporting digital infrastructure and systems integration for border security operations, alongside NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 236115 (New Single-Family Housing Construction). He specializes in procuring technical services for facility modernization, cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, and integrated construction management solutions tailored to federal operational requirements.