Kathy A. Kirwin

Kathy A. Kirwin serves as Lead Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement strategies for federal facility infrastructure and operational support services. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and GSAM regulations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses design-build construction, facility modernization, and building systems integration, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable federal buildings nationwide. Kirwin’s expertise lies in navigating multi-disciplinary projects that require coordination between architectural, engineering, and environmental service providers. Kirwin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for experienced, locally rooted firms capable of delivering integrated facility solutions. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a focus on firms demonstrating proven capacity in commercial and institutional construction, electrical systems, and site remediation. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and timely delivery, ensuring alignment with federal facility standards. Kirwin’s procurement approach reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with the majority of awards conducted under open competition (72.7%), while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides. Her consistent use of HUBZone and SDVOSB set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underserved veteran- and community-based enterprises. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), with additional emphasis on remediation services (562910) and electrical contracting (238210). Kirwin specializes in procuring integrated facility services that combine construction, utilities, and environmental compliance, requiring deep domain knowledge in federal building codes, sustainability standards, and infrastructure resilience.