Jared Palan

Jared Palan serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R6 Construction Acquisition Branch, part of the General Services Administration. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal construction acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver secure, sustainable, and mission-critical federal facilities by overseeing the design and construction of commercial and institutional buildings for federal tenants. Palan specializes in complex, high-stakes construction projects requiring strict adherence to federal building codes, sustainability standards, and security protocols. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Palan consistently engages a diverse pool of qualified construction firms, including general contractors, design-build teams, and specialty subcontractors capable of delivering large-scale federal infrastructure. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation of past performance, and compliance with federal construction standards under the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and LEED guidelines. He fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in public-sector construction and robust safety and quality management systems. Palan’s contracting portfolio is entirely set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to socioeconomic equity in federal construction. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small business participation without regard to specific subcategories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, ensuring broad access for qualified small construction firms. This 100% small business set-aside strategy reinforces GSA’s national mandate to promote economic inclusion and workforce development through federal contracting. His primary technical focus is on NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, encompassing new construction, renovations, and modernization of federal office buildings, courthouses, and other public facilities. He procures integrated services including site development, structural systems, MEP installations, and building automation systems, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and regulatory demands of federal construction delivery.