Laurie Schimmel

Laurie L. Schimmel serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R00 Acquisition Support Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she leads the procurement of professional and technical services critical to the lifecycle management of federal facilities. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of sustainable, energy-resilient infrastructure. She routinely manages complex contracts for consulting, systems integration, and technical support services that enable the design, construction, and operational efficiency of federal buildings. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Schimmel maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem characterized by long-term partnerships with firms offering specialized expertise in facility modernization, energy systems, and technical advisory services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based acquisitions and task-order contracts under GWACs and IDIQs, fostering agile, responsive vendor relationships aligned with evolving federal building needs. Schimmel demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with the majority of her acquisitions conducted under open competition (84.6%), while consistently allocating approximately 11.5% to total small business set-asides and 3.9% to HUBZone firms. Her approach prioritizes meaningful small business participation without compromising technical rigor, reflecting a balanced strategy that supports both competition and inclusion under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), reflecting deep expertise in technical advisory, facility systems integration, and operational efficiency services. She regularly procures solutions related to building automation, energy modeling, cybersecurity for infrastructure systems, and sustainable design consulting, demonstrating a technical command over the intersection of federal real property and advanced service delivery.