Gregory S. Rains

Gregory S. Rains serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R9 Acquisition Management Division under the General Services Administration, where he leads the procurement of critical construction, facilities support, and building systems contracts essential to maintaining federal infrastructure nationwide. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and alignment with GSA’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and modernized federal facilities. Rains routinely manages design-build, renovation, and specialized systems contracts requiring technical precision and stringent performance standards. Rains maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor delivering complex electrical and building systems solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, fostering collaborative engagement with contractors who demonstrate technical expertise in federal facility modernization. He prioritizes accountability and transparency in contractor performance, ensuring deliverables meet stringent federal building codes and operational requirements. Rains demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small firms. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals, particularly in supporting firms capable of delivering specialized construction and utility-related services. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment), 926130 (utility regulation and administration), and 238390 (other building finishing contractors), indicating deep expertise in electrical infrastructure, utility system integration, and high-quality interior finishing systems. Rains specializes in acquisitions involving building automation, energy-efficient retrofits, and compliance-driven facility upgrades, requiring nuanced understanding of technical specifications and federal building standards.