David G. Cassert

David Cassert serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R2 Upstate NY Service Center, part of the General Services Administration. He plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support the modernization and sustained operation of federal facilities across Upstate New York. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration. Cassert primarily handles complex, mission-critical procurements in commercial and institutional building construction, remediation services, and facilities support, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s capital improvement priorities, including space relocations and infrastructure upgrades. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Cassert engages with a diverse pool of qualified vendors, including general contractors, environmental remediation firms, and facilities management service providers. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to federal procurement standards, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships that deliver high-quality, durable results for federal workspaces. Cassert demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for one-third of his acquisitions, reflecting a deliberate effort to channel opportunities to businesses located in economically distressed areas. The majority of his contracts are open competition, but his consistent use of HUBZone preferences underscores a strategic focus on community reinvestment and small business development within the federal contracting ecosystem. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in remediation services (562910) and facilities support services (561210). He routinely procures services related to building renovations, HVAC and electrical system upgrades, hazardous material abatement, and ongoing facility maintenance, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal building codes, sustainability standards, and mission-driven infrastructure requirements.