Eileen Garnett

Eileen R. Garnett serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in advancing her agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, efficient, and transparent procurement processes for construction and professional services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, architectural design, and engineering services, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 36 and performance-based acquisition methodologies. Garnett works closely with project managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational needs, ensuring deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budgetary objectives. Her contractor relationships center on a diverse mix of small businesses and mid-tier firms specializing in construction and design services. She routinely engages with firms holding SBA certifications, particularly those qualified under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program, fostering competitive environments that promote innovation and local economic development. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent partnerships with firms demonstrating strong past performance, financial stability, and compliance with labor and safety standards. Garnett demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 46% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 2% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. Her use of HUBZone set-asides, though limited to 1%, reflects a deliberate effort to support economically disadvantaged geographic areas. She consistently prioritizes small business participation as a core component of acquisition strategy, aligning with federal goals to expand opportunity and enhance competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and building systems contracting (238220). She specializes in procuring integrated design-build solutions, facility modernization projects, and infrastructure upgrades requiring coordination between multiple technical disciplines and regulatory bodies.