Derek W. Petersen

Derek Petersen serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical infrastructure projects. His portfolio primarily centers on construction and architectural services, where he executes competitive solicitations under FAR Part 36 and coordinates with technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with facility needs. Petersen routinely handles fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for commercial and institutional building projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality construction outcomes. Petersen collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in building construction and related trades, including general contractors, architectural firms, and specialty trade subcontractors. While no single vendor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven performance in complex construction environments and maintains rigorous contractor performance evaluations. His approach emphasizes fair competition, transparent evaluation criteria, and strong post-award oversight to ensure contractual compliance and quality assurance. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 91.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he demonstrates meaningful support for small business participation, consistently awarding contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), which account for 8.1% of his awards. This balance underscores his commitment to socioeconomic goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility and market competitiveness. Petersen’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services). He frequently procures design-build services, structural renovations, and facility upgrades, with additional activity in roofing, masonry, and HVAC systems. His technical expertise spans building code compliance, construction specifications, and project delivery methods such as design-bid-build and integrated project delivery, positioning him as a key liaison between engineering teams and contracting professionals in the built environment sector.