Deborah J. Malachi, CO

Deborah J. Malachi serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R2 Simplified Acquisition Branch Group 1 of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical construction and support services for federal facilities in Region 2. Her portfolio centers on delivering safe, secure, and code-compliant environments for courthouses, office buildings, and infrastructure through simplified acquisition procedures. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency priorities around facility resilience and modernization. Her work directly supports the operational readiness of federal courts and administrative buildings through timely, efficient procurement. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Malachi maintains consistent relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including general contractors, specialty trades, and professional service firms capable of executing complex building renovations and infrastructure upgrades. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established small business partners and firms with demonstrated experience in federal construction environments, fostering reliable, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in past performance and technical capability. Malachi demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 45% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides for small businesses, including a significant 36.4% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 9.1% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her approach actively promotes equitable access to federal opportunities while ensuring competitive, compliant sourcing practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), reflecting expertise in building envelope, structural, and systems integration projects. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), demonstrating broad technical fluency across facility modernization domains.