Judy P. Tidwell

Judy P. Tidwell serves as a Contract Specialist (Contractor) within the Public Buildings Service’s Greater West region, supporting the acquisition and modernization of federal facilities under Agency Code 47PH09. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for building infrastructure projects, with a focus on mechanical systems, HVAC upgrades, and specialty trade services essential to maintaining safe, accessible, and energy-efficient federal buildings. Her work directly advances the agency’s mission to enhance infrastructure resilience and compliance with accessibility standards, particularly through the modernization of critical building systems such as elevators and climate control networks. Tidwell collaborates closely with a network of specialized trade contractors, primarily in plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and other specialty construction services. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing technical expertise in building systems integration and retrofitting. She fosters collaborative, compliance-driven relationships with vendors who meet stringent federal standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, ensuring deliverables align with GSA’s performance-based acquisition objectives. A strong advocate for small business participation, Tidwell consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing 75% of her contracting activity to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to increase economic opportunity and diversify the contractor base within the Greater West region. Her contracting patterns show minimal use of open competitions, underscoring a proactive commitment to socioeconomic goals and the empowerment of small, locally based firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), indicating deep expertise in mechanical systems, building envelope upgrades, and integrated facility services. She specializes in complex, performance-based solicitations requiring technical knowledge of energy efficiency standards, ADA compliance, and sustainable retrofitting practices critical to federal building modernization.