Glenda A. Burns

Glenda A. Burns serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s Acquisition Management Division at the General Services Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex construction and design acquisitions for federal facilities. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for mission-critical infrastructure projects including courthouses and federal office buildings. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations and integrates sustainability and security standards into contract requirements, directly supporting the agency’s mission to deliver efficient, modern, and resilient federal infrastructure. Burns maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for integrated construction and site development services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and technical proficiency, particularly with firms experienced in commercial and institutional building execution. She engages contractors through competitive, full-and-open solicitations while ensuring adherence to quality control and schedule compliance standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full-and-open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her portfolio consistently creates opportunities for qualified small businesses in the construction and design sectors. Burns specializes in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), overseeing procurements for design-build, renovation, and new construction projects. Her technical expertise spans building systems integration, facility modernization, and compliance with federal construction codes, making her a key advisor in delivering secure, sustainable, and high-performance federal facilities.