Lisa Zalar

Lisa Zalar serves as the primary contracting lead for the PBS Project Delivery Capital Construction – Branch Northeast within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service. She is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal construction acquisitions, primarily overseeing design-build and design-bid-build procurements for mission-critical infrastructure including federal courthouses, land ports of entry, and specialized government facilities. Her role ensures compliance with federal construction standards, integrates sustainability and resilience requirements, and aligns project delivery with the agency’s strategic goals for modernizing federal infrastructure across the Northeast region. Zalar collaborates with a broad network of qualified contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, including general contractors, design firms, and construction managers with proven experience in federal projects. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in complex public works, stringent security protocols, and high-performance building systems. Her working relationships are characterized by rigorous performance oversight, early contractor engagement during design phases, and a focus on accountability throughout project execution. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88.2% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, ensuring maximum market competition. However, she maintains a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 11.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, supporting eligible firms in achieving federal contract opportunities without favoring specific socioeconomic categories. Zalar’s technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades for federal facilities. She specializes in procurements requiring integrated design and construction delivery, building envelope systems, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and compliance with GSA’s High-Performance Sustainable Buildings guidelines. Her expertise lies in managing technically complex, multi-stakeholder projects that demand precision in code adherence, security integration, and long-term operational sustainability.