Helen M. Harper

Helen M. Harper serves as a Procurement Technician at the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, Richmond Field Office (47PD12), where she supports the acquisition of critical construction and facility modernization services essential to maintaining federal infrastructure. In her role, she facilitates the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract administration—for commercial and institutional building projects. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to ensure the operational readiness, safety, and sustainability of government-owned and leased facilities through strategic capital improvements and relocation support. Helen collaborates closely with a network of qualified contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, fostering transparent and compliant vendor relationships. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing proven experience in facility repairs, energy-efficient retrofits, and adaptive reuse projects. She maintains a disciplined approach to contract compliance, ensuring all vendors meet federal standards for quality, safety, and schedule adherence. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Helen consistently applies a 100% small business set-aside strategy under FAR 19.5, ensuring all construction solicitations are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, empowering local and minority-owned firms to compete for federal construction opportunities without competition from large businesses. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing new builds, renovations, roofing, HVAC upgrades, and accessibility modifications. Helen’s technical expertise lies in interpreting construction specifications, evaluating contractor qualifications under DBE and SBA guidelines, and ensuring compliance with federal building codes and sustainability mandates. She is a key operational link in delivering mission-critical infrastructure services across federal properties in the Richmond region.