Eva M. Cowan

Eva M. Cowan serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R4 (AMD) Acquisition Management Division, where she leads the procurement of mission-critical facilities support services for federal infrastructure projects. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s goals of delivering secure, efficient, and sustainable government buildings. Her portfolio primarily encompasses integrated facility services, including maintenance, operations, and lifecycle support for courthouses and federal office complexes, aligning directly with the Public Buildings Service’s mandate to modernize and sustain the nation’s built environment. Cowan maintains a consistent working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a trusted prime contractor specializing in site development and facility support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness to evolving infrastructure needs. She actively engages contractors in pre-solicitation outreach and performance-based contracting frameworks to ensure service quality and operational continuity across federal facilities. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Cowan exclusively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides in her acquisitions, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her portfolio is entirely reserved for 8(a) certified firms, fostering equitable access to federal opportunities and promoting the growth of disadvantaged businesses within the facilities services sector. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), where she procures comprehensive building operations, custodial, security, energy management, and preventive maintenance services. Cowan’s domain knowledge spans facility lifecycle management, performance metrics, and service-level agreement design, ensuring that contracted support directly enhances the functionality, safety, and sustainability of federal infrastructure.