John J Marino

John J. Marino serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R2 Simplified Acquisition Branch Group 1 of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he manages simplified acquisition procedures for mission-critical construction and facility support services across Region 2. His portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, as well as administrative management consulting services, ensuring federal courthouses and office facilities meet modern safety, resilience, and code compliance standards. Marino executes procurements under FAR Part 13, leveraging streamlined processes to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions while maintaining strict adherence to federal procurement regulations and public accountability requirements. Marino cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, including general contractors specializing in federal facility upgrades and management consultants supporting operational efficiency initiatives. He consistently engages with small and mid-sized firms capable of delivering high-quality construction services and strategic facility management support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance, compliance, and responsiveness to evolving federal infrastructure needs. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Marino prioritizes small business participation, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses and a quarter reserved specifically for women-owned small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with FAR 19.5, actively promoting opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and ensuring broad vendor access within the Region 2 footprint. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, encompassing renovations, structural upgrades, and compliance retrofits, as well as NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting services supporting facility operations. Marino’s technical expertise centers on the intersection of construction standards, federal building codes, and operational readiness, ensuring that every acquisition contributes to the enduring functionality and security of federal public infrastructure.