Denise A. Burruss

Denise Burruss serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across federal construction and professional services domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing agency acquisition strategies by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while promoting competitive and transparent contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction-related services and real estate advisory contracts, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based acquisition methods, contract types such as firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement, and rigorous source selection procedures under FAR Part 15. She is instrumental in translating mission needs into well-structured solicitation documents that attract qualified vendors and support efficient contract execution. While specific contractor names are not available, Denise maintains a consistent engagement pattern with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, general contractors, and specialized professional service providers. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition and rigorous evaluation of technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness. She frequently collaborates with firms possessing expertise in civil engineering, real estate appraisal, and land surveying, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and performance accountability. Denise demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone set-asides, signaling support for businesses located in economically distressed areas. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, aligning with federal goals to enhance diversity in the government marketplace and ensure equitable access to federal contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), where she manages infrastructure and public works projects, complemented by significant activity in real estate appraisal (531320), nonresidential leasing (531120), title services (541191), and surveying and mapping (541370). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in land development, property valuation, and civil infrastructure procurement, making her a key steward of mission-critical construction and professional services acquisitions.