Juanita C. Blassingame

Juanita C. Blassingame serves as Director of the MAS Branch 3 within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, where she leads the acquisition strategy for institutional and office furniture systems under the Multiple Award Schedule program. In this role, she oversees the procurement of durable, code-compliant furnishings—including upholstered seating, modular storage, partitions, and institutional-grade workstations—critical to federal workspace modernization and operational readiness across federal agencies. Her team ensures compliance with federal standards for ergonomics, fire safety, and accessibility, aligning acquisitions with GSA’s mission to deliver efficient, sustainable, and mission-critical solutions to federal customers. Blassingame cultivates long-term partnerships with a broad base of MAS schedule holders specializing in commercial-off-the-shelf furniture systems. She works closely with manufacturers and distributors who maintain robust inventory, rapid delivery capabilities, and technical support services to meet the dynamic needs of federal facilities. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, quality assurance, and adherence to GSA’s terms and conditions, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers who demonstrate consistent performance and compliance. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on achieving optimal value through competitive, open-market sourcing that ensures broad vendor participation and consistent product quality. Blassingame’s primary industry focus is NAICS 337121—Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing—reflecting her specialization in high-volume, standardized furniture systems designed for institutional use. She possesses deep expertise in evaluating product specifications related to durability, material composition, and compliance with federal furnishing standards, ensuring that all acquisitions meet the rigorous demands of federal workspace environments.