Kevan M Kivlan

Kevan M. Kivlan supports the procurement mission of the PBS R1 Administration Support Center-BOS under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, managing acquisitions critical to maintaining and modernizing federal real property infrastructure in Region 1. He oversees contracts for facility operations, building systems upgrades, and infrastructure support services, ensuring federal workspaces remain safe, efficient, and compliant with federal standards. His work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on mission-critical services that sustain the operational integrity of federal buildings. Kivlan collaborates with a diverse base of contractors specializing in building systems, facilities support, and construction services. His procurement patterns reflect strong engagement with plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical contractors, as well as firms providing integrated facilities management and capital improvement services. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and service-level accountability, prioritizing reliability and regulatory compliance over cost alone. His contracting approach demonstrates a clear preference for small business participation, with nearly 45% of awards directed toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable 9.1% allocated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises within the federal real property sector. Kivlan’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), with additional emphasis on 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). He routinely procures services related to HVAC modernization, building envelope repairs, water infrastructure upgrades, and integrated facility maintenance, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and regulatory demands of federal building operations.