Lisa M Schaffer

Lisa M. Schaffer serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for federal facility modernization projects. Her portfolio centers on construction, renovation, and mission-critical facility support services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while advancing the GSA’s mandate to maintain and upgrade the federal government’s physical infrastructure. She routinely oversees solicitations and contract awards for building systems upgrades, interior renovations, and integrated facility services, balancing technical requirements with fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence. Schaffer maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a trusted prime contractor specializing in site development and building construction services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, compliance, and responsive project execution. While she collaborates with a range of qualified contractors, her recurring engagement with this firm reflects a pattern of selecting experienced, locally-based firms with demonstrated capacity in federal facility work. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She strategically leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small businesses, while 62.5% of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, demonstrating a balanced approach to competition and inclusion. Her approach aligns with GSA’s broader goals of fostering equitable access and building a resilient small business supply base. Schaffer’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors), 541330 (engineering services), and 334210 (telephone apparatus manufacturing), indicating deep involvement in building systems integration, infrastructure engineering, and telecommunications infrastructure. She frequently procures specialized services related to electrical installations, facility engineering design, and mission-critical communication systems, showcasing expertise in complex, code-compliant federal construction and renovation environments.