Kenneth Shutika

Kenneth M. Shutika serves as Deputy Director of the Energy Division within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he leads strategic procurement initiatives to modernize federal energy infrastructure. In this role, he oversees the acquisition of electric power, natural gas, and energy efficiency solutions critical to decarbonizing federal facilities nationwide. His portfolio centers on long-term, performance-based contracts—particularly Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs)—that enable deep energy retrofits without upfront capital costs. Shutika ensures alignment with federal sustainability mandates by driving procurement of renewable generation and grid-resilient technologies across a national footprint of federal buildings. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Shutika cultivates partnerships with a diverse ecosystem of energy service companies, utilities, and technology integrators capable of delivering complex, multi-year energy projects. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, risk-sharing structures, and technical innovation, particularly with firms experienced in ESPC implementation, distributed energy resource integration, and utility-scale renewable development. He prioritizes vendors with proven capabilities in metering, analytics, and maintenance services that ensure contract compliance and sustained energy savings. Shutika’s procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are prominently utilized, his office actively encourages small business subcontracting and teaming arrangements within larger energy projects. This approach fosters market entry for emerging clean energy firms while maintaining technical rigor in mission-critical infrastructure upgrades. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221112 (fossil fuel electric generation), 221114 (solar), and 221115 (wind), alongside 221210 (natural gas distribution). He specializes in procuring utility-scale renewable generation, grid modernization services, and comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits, demonstrating deep technical expertise in power purchase agreements, renewable energy credits, and performance measurement protocols under ESPCs.