James Berring

James Berring serves as the primary contracting lead for PBS Project Delivery East – Branch C within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, overseeing the acquisition of federal facility construction and modernization projects across the Eastern region. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal building standards and mission-critical infrastructure goals. His portfolio centers on high-performance commercial and institutional construction, with a strong emphasis on delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable workspaces for federal agencies. Berring’s acquisitions are strategically designed to support long-term infrastructure resilience and operational readiness. Berring maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of construction and facilities support contractors, primarily small businesses and specialty trade firms. He works closely with general contractors, concrete foundation specialists, roofing subcontractors, and facilities services providers to execute complex, multi-phase building projects. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, integrated project delivery, and strict compliance with federal construction codes, fostering transparent, accountable vendor partnerships that prioritize quality and schedule adherence. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Berring consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 81% of his acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate focus on empowering small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other certified small entities, aligning with GSA’s broader equity and resilience objectives. He actively structures solicitations to maximize small business eligibility and encourages teaming arrangements that enhance capacity and competition. His technical expertise lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), with secondary focus on facilities support services (561210) and landscaping (561730). He procures turnkey construction, site preparation, structural systems, and integrated facility maintenance services, demonstrating deep familiarity with building code compliance, sustainable design standards, and phased delivery methodologies essential to federal infrastructure modernization.