Leanne C. Cozad

Leanne C. Cozad serves as a Contract Specialist with the PBS R1 National Contracts Team under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements for federal facility modernization. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction and design contracts, including solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring. She specializes in commercial and institutional building construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable federal infrastructure. Cozad’s work directly supports the planning, renovation, and construction of government-owned buildings nationwide. Cozad collaborates with a diverse pool of qualified contractors specializing in design-build, construction management, and architectural engineering services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in federal facility construction, prioritizing technical competence, past performance, and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparent competition and rigorous evaluation, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate reliability and adherence to federal standards. Cozad demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate effort to promote veteran entrepreneurship in federal construction markets. The remaining 80% of her acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, aligning with agency priorities to maximize competition while fulfilling statutory small business goals. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that supports both broad market access and targeted veteran-owned business development. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing new construction, major renovations, and facility upgrades for federal buildings. She procures integrated services including site preparation, structural systems, MEP coordination, and sustainable design solutions, requiring deep familiarity with building codes, federal facility standards, and construction methodologies. Cozad’s expertise ensures that all acquisitions meet rigorous performance, safety, and accessibility requirements for federal infrastructure.