Derek Gadberry

Derek Gadberry serves as Supervisory Contracting Officer for the Public Buildings Service under the General Services Administration’s Greater West region, overseeing the acquisition of critical facility infrastructure and support services essential to federal operational readiness. In this role, he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize, maintain, and enhance federal buildings through resilient, energy-efficient, and accessibility-compliant solutions. His portfolio primarily encompasses facilities support services, building inspection, and janitorial operations, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle management of building systems including elevator modernization and infrastructure upgrades. Gadberry ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing sustainable and equitable contracting practices. Gadberry cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse array of vendors specializing in federal facility operations, including contractors with expertise in building systems maintenance, compliance inspections, and facility management. He consistently engages both large service providers and small business subcontractors to ensure robust competition and service continuity across a geographically dispersed portfolio of federal properties. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to deliver mission-critical services with accountability and efficiency. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Gadberry demonstrates a pronounced preference for service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides, which account for half of his awards, alongside a significant 25% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and women-owned firms, consistently integrating socioeconomic goals into acquisition planning and source selection criteria. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), which dominates his portfolio, followed by building inspection (541350) and janitorial services (561720). He specializes in acquiring integrated facility management solutions, preventive maintenance contracts, and compliance-driven inspections to ensure federal buildings meet safety, accessibility, and environmental standards. His technical expertise spans building systems lifecycle management and performance-based service contracting.