KA Perkins

K.A. Perkins serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R6 Construction Acquisition Branch under the General Services Administration, where they play a pivotal role in managing full lifecycle procurement for federal facility construction projects. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR and agency-specific directives, Perkins ensures that all acquisitions align with the mission of delivering secure, sustainable, and mission-critical infrastructure to federal agencies. Their portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, covering new builds, renovations, and modernization efforts that meet stringent safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency standards. Perkins collaborates with a broad spectrum of qualified contractors specializing in general construction, project management, and construction management-at-risk delivery methods. While no single contractor dominates their award profile, they consistently engage with firms possessing proven experience in federal construction, including those with prior GSA schedule holdings and robust past performance records in public sector projects. Their working relationships emphasize transparency, competitive fairness, and strict adherence to technical specifications and compliance requirements. Perkins’ procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This approach underscores a commitment to maximizing value and efficiency through broad market engagement, rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally mandated in their portfolio, all vendors—regardless of size—are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and capacity to deliver complex construction outcomes. Their primary focus lies in NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, where they procure comprehensive construction services including site preparation, structural framing, MEP systems integration, and sustainable building technologies. Perkins brings deep expertise in managing design-build and construction management contracts, ensuring alignment with federal building codes, GSA design standards, and environmental sustainability goals.