Deborah A. Fournier

Deborah A. Fournier serves as a Contracting Officer with the PBS R1 National Contracts Team under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she leads the acquisition of critical infrastructure services to modernize federal facilities. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of commercial and institutional building construction, architectural design, and technical engineering services, ensuring federal buildings meet safety, sustainability, and operational standards. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—aligning acquisitions with FAR guidelines and GSA’s mission to deliver high-performance federal infrastructure. Fournier cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in construction, design, and professional technical services. She works closely with general contractors, architectural firms, and specialty trade vendors, fostering transparent, competitive bidding environments that prioritize quality, compliance, and performance-based outcomes. Her approach emphasizes early contractor engagement and clear performance metrics to mitigate risk and ensure delivery of mission-critical facilities. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 78.7% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she maintains a deliberate commitment to small business participation. She consistently supports Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunities, reflecting a balanced approach to economic inclusion and market competitiveness. Fournier’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), with significant activity in 541990 (Other Professional Services) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors). She specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary projects requiring integrated design-build delivery, code compliance, and facility modernization, demonstrating deep expertise in federal construction procurement and technical service acquisition.