Johanna Nieves

Johanna Nieves serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R5 Acquisition Management Division of the General Services Administration, where she leads the procurement of construction and facility support services critical to maintaining and modernizing federal infrastructure nationwide. Her portfolio centers on commercial and institutional building construction, with a focus on interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical facility operations. She manages full lifecycle contracts under FAR Part 36, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards while advancing the agency’s strategic goals for sustainable, efficient, and secure federal facilities. Nieves maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex renovation and site development projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, technical expertise in commercial construction, and adherence to federal construction codes. She engages with a select group of experienced general contractors and specialty trade firms, prioritizing those with proven track records in federal building environments and demonstrated capacity for integrated project delivery. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 62% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of opportunities are reserved for small businesses broadly, she also occasionally utilizes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand socioeconomic inclusion in federal construction contracting. Her approach aligns with GSA’s mandate to foster equitable access to federal opportunities while ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes. Nieves specializes in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), overseeing the procurement of comprehensive construction services including structural modifications, envelope upgrades, and integrated mechanical systems. She also regularly procures related specialty services from roofing, masonry, and HVAC contractors, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with building systems integration and renovation scopes. Her expertise lies in managing complex, multi-trade construction contracts that require precise coordination between design professionals and field contractors to deliver mission-critical facility improvements.