Joann Works

Joann B. Works serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition of facility modernization and mission-critical infrastructure services for federal buildings nationwide. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for construction, renovation, and building systems upgrades, ensuring full compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency priorities. She specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions that support interior renovations, HVAC system modernizations, and operational facility support, aligning closely with the GSA’s mandate to maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable federal built environment. Joann maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a trusted partner in delivering integrated construction and site development services. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, reliable performance, and adherence to federal construction standards. She cultivates long-term vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and compliance, often engaging the same contractors across multiple contract actions to ensure continuity and institutional knowledge in complex facility projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Joann prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over half of her award activity, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity. She also routinely utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a targeted commitment to revitalizing economically distressed communities through federal contracting. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reveal a balanced yet intentional focus on inclusive procurement, ensuring diverse vendors have equitable access to federal infrastructure opportunities. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with significant activity in commercial building construction and specialty trade contracting. She routinely procures services related to building systems integration, security infrastructure, and professional technical support, showcasing deep domain knowledge in facility operations and construction lifecycle management.