Lorraine A Kohn

Lorraine A. Kohn serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R5 Acquisition Management Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages the full lifecycle of federal construction and facility support acquisitions. Her work directly supports the modernization and operational readiness of federal buildings nationwide, with a focus on interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical infrastructure improvements. Kohn specializes in negotiating and administering complex procurement actions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal standards while delivering cost-effective, high-quality outcomes for federal facility stakeholders. She maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor for commercial and institutional building projects, reflecting a preference for established, performance-driven vendors with proven expertise in federal facility work. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to schedule and quality benchmarks, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate consistent compliance and operational excellence in delivering complex construction services. Kohn’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside approach, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern suggests a prioritization of technical capability, past performance, and value-driven outcomes over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with mission-critical infrastructure needs that demand broad access to qualified, high-capacity contractors. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 238160 (Roofing Contractors). She routinely procures integrated construction services including structural modifications, HVAC and electrical system upgrades, roofing replacements, and facility systems integration, demonstrating deep technical expertise in federal building modernization and lifecycle management.