Lorraine M. Wilcots

Lorraine M. Wilcots serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies for federal facility infrastructure and operational support services. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements determination to contract award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and modernized federal buildings and land ports of entry. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts for facility maintenance, construction support, and environmental services, often structured as task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. Wilcots maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for experienced, regionally based firms capable of delivering specialized building services. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a reliance on small, niche vendors with proven expertise in hands-on facility operations, indicating a strategic focus on local capacity and responsive service delivery. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Wilcots consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for two-thirds of her awards, aligning with federal mandates to enhance veteran-owned business participation. The remaining third of her contracts are open competition, reflecting a balanced approach to ensuring both mission readiness and broad market access. Her procurement focus is concentrated in three key NAICS categories: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). This specialization underscores her technical expertise in facility systems maintenance and infrastructure support, ensuring federal buildings meet operational, safety, and sustainability standards through targeted, code-compliant contracting.