Geneva Harris

Geneva Harris serves as a Procurement Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex construction, renovation, and facility support acquisitions for federal buildings nationwide. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts under the General Services Administration’s infrastructure modernization mandate, with a focus on interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical operational services. Her work ensures that federal facilities meet safety, efficiency, and sustainability standards, aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain and modernize the nation’s physical infrastructure. Harris maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a trusted contractor specializing in site development, building renovations, and facility support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement mechanisms to ensure accountability and quality. She engages vendors through competitive solicitation processes, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal construction codes and environmental regulations. While set-aside data is not currently available, Harris operates within a procurement culture that actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion. She routinely evaluates small business eligibility and encourages participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, aligning with GSA’s mandate to maximize opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to both large, experienced contractors and qualified small businesses capable of delivering high-complexity facility services. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to building construction, specialty trade contracting, and facility support services. She specializes in procuring services such as HVAC modernization, electrical and plumbing system upgrades, asbestos abatement, and building envelope restoration. Her technical expertise spans federal construction standards, including UFC guidelines and GSA’s Design Excellence program, ensuring that all acquisitions meet rigorous performance and compliance benchmarks.