Jim Lockwood

Jim Lockwood serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Public Buildings Service’s Upstate New York Service Center under the General Services Administration, where he provides critical oversight of construction and facility modernization contracts. In this role, he ensures contractor performance aligns with federal standards for safety, compliance, and mission readiness, focusing primarily on commercial and institutional building construction projects. His responsibilities include monitoring deliverables, evaluating technical compliance, and facilitating communication between contractors and agency stakeholders to support the agency’s mission of maintaining and upgrading federal infrastructure across Upstate New York. Lockwood’s work directly enables the successful execution of capital improvement initiatives, including space relocations and building system upgrades. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Lockwood routinely engages with a diverse pool of qualified construction firms that meet federal certification and performance standards. His working relationships are characterized by structured oversight, performance-based evaluations, and adherence to FAR guidelines, fostering accountability and quality outcomes across the project lifecycle. He collaborates closely with project managers and engineers to ensure alignment between design intent and construction execution. Lockwood’s procurement portfolio reflects a full 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional emphasis on socioeconomic contracting. He consistently supports small business participation through total small business set-asides, creating equitable access for firms certified under various programs including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB, thereby advancing the agency’s broader goals of inclusive economic growth and community investment. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where he oversees complex renovations, new construction, and infrastructure modernization efforts. He specializes in procuring services related to structural systems, HVAC, electrical upgrades, accessibility compliance, and energy-efficient retrofits, ensuring all projects meet federal building codes and sustainability benchmarks.