John-Michael Phelps

John-Michael Phelps serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R9 AMD SAT Leasing Support Section under the General Services Administration, where he oversees the acquisition of nonresidential real estate and environmental remediation services to support federal operational continuity across Region 9. His role centers on managing lease extensions, facility upgrades, and site remediation contracts that ensure federal agencies maintain secure, compliant, and mission-critical workspaces. He specializes in complex real property transactions requiring environmental due diligence and long-term facility sustainment, often coordinating with technical experts and environmental consultants to align lease obligations with federal standards under FAR Part 41 and environmental regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Phelps maintains a consistent contracting pattern focused exclusively on small business vendors, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. His procurement strategy prioritizes partnerships with firms possessing proven experience in federal environmental compliance, site assessment, and hazardous material abatement, fostering a reliable pipeline of qualified small business contractors capable of delivering high-stakes remediation services under tight regulatory timelines. His procurement portfolio is entirely aligned with NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), reflecting a deep specialization in environmental cleanup, soil and groundwater remediation, asbestos and lead-based paint abatement, and contaminated site restoration. He routinely awards contracts to firms with EPA-recognized credentials and state-licensed remediation capabilities, ensuring adherence to CERCLA, RCRA, and state environmental codes. His technical expertise lies in evaluating contractor performance on complex environmental remediation projects, with a focus on lifecycle cost analysis, regulatory compliance, and sustainable site reclamation. Phelps exemplifies a strong, unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, channeling all procurement activity through small business set-asides to maximize economic opportunity and community impact while ensuring mission-critical environmental services are delivered with precision and accountability.