Kandice R. Petorak

Kandice R. Petorak serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R10 Services Acquisitions Branch of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring integrated facilities management solutions to sustain federal infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of service contracts—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal regulations, accessibility standards, and operational resilience requirements. She specializes in acquiring mission-critical support services essential to the safe, efficient, and compliant functioning of federal buildings, particularly in food service and facility operations. Petorak cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily engaged in facilities support and food service contracting. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing proven experience in federal facility operations, including those with demonstrated capacity in janitorial, maintenance, and cafeteria services. She prioritizes vendor performance, compliance, and responsiveness, fostering long-term partnerships that align with GSA’s standards for quality and accountability in public service delivery. Her contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes equitable access for small businesses, ensuring they have meaningful opportunities to compete for federal service contracts. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects GSA’s broader mission to expand economic opportunity while maintaining high service standards. Petorak’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting her specialization in managing cafeteria operations, custodial services, waste management, and preventive maintenance contracts. Her technical expertise spans operational sustainability, accessibility compliance, and integrated facility management systems, ensuring federal buildings remain functional, safe, and efficiently serviced.