Jennifer Heno

Jennifer Heno serves as a key procurement lead within the Public Buildings Service’s R2 Capital Construction Branch, overseeing the acquisition of complex federal construction projects for courthouses, port of entry facilities, and federal office complexes. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of design-build and construction contracts, she ensures compliance with federal building standards, sustainability mandates, and resilience requirements. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and maintain mission-critical federal infrastructure, with a focus on large-scale commercial and institutional building construction under the NAICS 236220 category. She coordinates closely with design teams, construction managers, and federal stakeholders to align contracting strategies with project timelines and operational needs. Heno maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for capital construction projects under the branch. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history, technical capability, and adherence to federal construction codes. She engages primarily with experienced general contractors capable of delivering turnkey solutions, including site development, structural systems, MEP integration, and security enhancements for high-security federal facilities. Heno’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition for large, complex construction efforts requiring specialized expertise and substantial capital investment. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, her awards remain open to all qualified bidders, consistent with GSA’s emphasis on competitive integrity and technical excellence over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary technical domain centers on NAICS 236220, encompassing the construction of multi-use federal buildings requiring advanced coordination of architectural, structural, and security systems. She procures integrated construction services including design-build delivery, renovation of aging infrastructure, and compliance with GSA’s High-Performance Sustainable Buildings guidelines, demonstrating deep expertise in federal construction procurement standards and lifecycle management.