Emily M. Acedo-Malaney

Emily Acedo-Malaney serves as a Contracting Specialist within the PBS R3 Acq Management Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements to secure and maintain federal facilities across Region 3. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities for building construction and facility services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and modernized workspaces for federal operations. She primarily manages contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for commercial and institutional construction and related building systems, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with operational needs. Acedo-Malaney collaborates with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in commercial construction and mechanical systems, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in federal facility delivery, emphasizing quality, safety, and schedule reliability in vendor selection. Her working relationships reflect a balanced approach between established industry players and emerging small business entrants, promoting competition and accountability. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while 16.7% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising competition or mission readiness. She actively supports socioeconomic goals by ensuring eligible small businesses have equitable access to opportunities within her procurement portfolio. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep familiarity with facility infrastructure modernization, HVAC integration, and building envelope systems. She specializes in procuring turnkey construction services and mechanical systems that meet federal energy efficiency and accessibility standards, ensuring long-term operational resilience of federal assets.