Jason Rios

Jason Rios serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R2 Organizational Resources Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he manages the acquisition of construction and facility modernization services critical to federal courthouse and institutional infrastructure. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission to deliver secure, functional, and energy-efficient built environments. Rios primarily handles complex construction and renovation contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on maintaining operational continuity during facility upgrades for tenant agencies such as the U.S. Courts. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Rios consistently engages with a diverse pool of qualified contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, fostering collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering high-security, code-compliant facility improvements. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and strict adherence to schedule and quality benchmarks, often requiring coordination with architects, engineers, and environmental compliance specialists. Rios maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He prioritizes awarding contracts to small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal construction opportunities and promoting economic growth within underserved communities. His primary NAICS focus is 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—reflecting deep expertise in the procurement of new construction, major renovations, structural upgrades, and courtroom modernization projects. Rios specializes in acquiring services involving seismic retrofitting, accessibility compliance, security system integration, and sustainable building practices, making him a key steward of federal infrastructure resilience and operational readiness.