Frank Kalata

Frank Kalata serves as Project Manager at the General Services Administration’s PBS R2 Newark Field Office, where he oversees the planning, execution, and contract administration of capital improvement projects for federal commercial and institutional facilities. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, sustainable, and code-compliant infrastructure, Kalata manages the full lifecycle of construction acquisitions—from needs assessment and solicitation development to contractor performance evaluation. His role is central to the agency’s mission of modernizing and preserving federal buildings through targeted capital investments, with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance, environmental remediation, and energy-efficient design. He routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under the NAICS 236220 category, coordinating with architects, engineers, and general contractors to meet stringent federal construction standards. Kalata works closely with a diverse pool of qualified general contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, including firms with proven experience in federal facility upgrades, historic preservation, and sustainable building practices. His procurement approach prioritizes technical competence, past performance, and compliance with federal construction codes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, safety protocols, and adherence to Davis-Bacon wage requirements. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated capacity to deliver complex, multi-phase projects under tight regulatory oversight. Kalata’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities that emphasize scale, efficiency, and technical specificity over socioeconomic set-asides, though small businesses are not excluded and may compete on equal footing when they meet the required qualifications. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new construction, renovations, roofing, HVAC upgrades, electrical systems, and accessibility modifications under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Kalata possesses deep expertise in federal construction specifications, including UFC standards and GSA’s Design Excellence guidelines, ensuring all projects meet federal sustainability and resilience benchmarks.