Isaac Karto

Isaac Karto serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R7 Program Support – Capital and IDIQ, where he plays a pivotal role in managing complex construction and design acquisitions for federal border infrastructure. His responsibilities include executing full lifecycle procurement actions for Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs) and related federal facilities, ensuring compliance with FAR, agency-specific guidelines, and national security requirements. He specializes in IDIQ contracts and task order competitions that integrate architectural, engineering, and construction services to deliver secure, resilient infrastructure nationwide. Karto’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize critical border and federal facility assets through strategic sourcing and risk-managed contracting. Karto maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PDG, INC. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, both of which provide integrated design-build and site development services for federal infrastructure projects. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history, technical capability, and compliance with federal construction standards. He frequently engages contractors with proven expertise in LPOE construction, security system integration, and large-scale civil works, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize schedule adherence, quality control, and operational readiness. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of awards directed toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and significant emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and HUBZone firms. Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2 are also strategically utilized to promote regional economic development. These socioeconomic preferences demonstrate a deliberate effort to broaden contractor diversity while maintaining high standards of delivery for mission-critical infrastructure. Karto’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting his specialization in large-scale facility construction. He also regularly procures architectural services (NAICS 541310) and electrical contracting (NAICS 238210), underscoring his technical expertise in integrated building systems. His domain knowledge spans security-enhanced construction, site development, and facilities support services, aligning closely with the operational demands of federal border and infrastructure modernization programs.