Dequilla A. Burnett

Dequilla A. Burnett serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s Acquisition Management Division at the General Services Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex construction and environmental remediation procurements for federal infrastructure projects. Responsible for full lifecycle contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—Burnett ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver secure, sustainable, and high-performing federal facilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, as well as site remediation services for courthouses and federal office complexes, requiring deep technical understanding of building codes, environmental standards, and project delivery methods. Burnett maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a trusted contractor with demonstrated expertise in site development and facility construction for federal clients. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who bring proven experience in delivering mission-critical infrastructure under stringent federal requirements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance, accountability, and regulatory adherence. She exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with half of her acquisitions structured as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides and the other half as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses while ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes for federal infrastructure needs. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her specialization in environmental cleanup, hazardous material abatement, and the construction of federal buildings. Burnett’s expertise lies in managing procurements that integrate structural integrity, environmental compliance, and sustainable design principles, ensuring federal facilities meet both operational and regulatory benchmarks.