Donna Wessel

Donna Wessel serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Facility Management under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that ensure the operational readiness and compliance of federal facilities. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for critical support services, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration, with a focus on security, environmental compliance, and facility sustainment. She routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, balancing efficiency with stringent federal standards to support the agency’s mission of maintaining secure, functional, and sustainable government infrastructure. Donna collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in facility support services, including security systems integrators, parking operations contractors, and training providers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing relevant certifications and proven performance in federal facility environments. Her working relationships emphasize vendor accountability, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to service-level agreements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in transparency and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 70% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 30% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor and mission-critical service delivery. Donna’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) and 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools), underscoring her expertise in securing federal buildings and supporting educational facility operations. She also routinely procures parking services (NAICS 812930), computer training (NAICS 611420), and local delivery (NAICS 492210), demonstrating broad technical proficiency across facility support domains critical to federal infrastructure management.