Darlene M. Gonzales

Darlene M. Gonzales serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she leads the procurement of critical infrastructure and facility support services for federal buildings and land ports of entry nationwide. Responsible for managing full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 36 and integrated design-build delivery methods, she ensures compliance with federal construction standards while advancing the agency’s mission to enhance the safety, functionality, and efficiency of federal facilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex construction and modernization projects requiring coordination among architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver mission-critical infrastructure. Gonzales maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for established firms with proven expertise in commercial and institutional construction and facility maintenance. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced vendors capable of executing high-complexity, multi-disciplinary projects under tight regulatory and operational constraints, often involving security-sensitive environments and federally mandated building codes. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 90.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and full-and-open acquisition practices. However, she maintains a measured commitment to small business participation, allocating 9.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for socioeconomic programs without compromising mission readiness. Gonzales specializes in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), overseeing the acquisition of design-build services, renovations, and new construction for federal facilities. She also procures supporting services under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), ensuring integrated solutions for building systems, maintenance, and operational readiness across the federal estate. Her technical expertise lies in construction project delivery, facility lifecycle management, and compliance with GSA and federal building standards.