Jilayne Willhoite

Jilayne Willhoite serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 (47PM02), part of the General Services Administration. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of federal construction and facility support acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to modernize high-visibility federal infrastructure in the National Capital Region. Her portfolio primarily includes design-build, renovation, and integrated facilities services, with a focus on commercial and institutional construction projects that require coordinated design, construction, and long-term operational support. She plays a critical role in translating mission needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that deliver mission-critical outcomes. Jilayne collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including general contractors, design-build firms, and specialized service providers supporting federal facility operations. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary construction services under integrated delivery models. She fosters transparent, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in competitive bidding and strict adherence to quality and compliance standards, ensuring accountability across contract execution. Her contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses—42.9% under total small business set-asides and another 14.3% competed under the 8(a) program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned firms while maintaining robust competition. Her patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both broad small business participation and open competition, aligning with GSA’s broader socioeconomic goals. Jilayne’s primary NAICS focus includes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her core work in physical infrastructure projects. Notably, she also procures services under 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) and 541110 (Offices of Lawyers), indicating a nuanced portfolio that extends beyond traditional construction to include placemaking, cultural programming, and legal advisory services integral to federal facility modernization. Her expertise spans technical construction domains, regulatory compliance, and integrated service delivery for complex federal environments.