Lyska Benitez-Echeagaray

Lyska Benitez-Echeagaray serves as a key procurement professional within the PBS R1 Administration Support Center-NH, a division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service. Responsible for managing construction and facility modernization acquisitions across the Northeast region, Lyska oversees the full lifecycle of contracts aimed at preserving and upgrading federal infrastructure, including historic buildings and mission-critical facilities. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable federal environments through targeted capital improvement projects, with a primary focus on design-build, renovation, and maintenance contracts. Lyska cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, building finishing, roofing, and mechanical systems. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, the procurement pattern reflects consistent engagement with mid-sized and small business firms possessing proven expertise in federal facility upgrades. Working relationships are characterized by a preference for contractors with demonstrated experience in historic preservation, energy-efficient retrofits, and compliance with federal building codes and sustainability standards. A defining feature of Lyska’s procurement strategy is a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation from small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned, ensuring equitable access to federal construction opportunities and fostering regional economic development. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in building finishing (238390), roofing (238160), and HVAC/plumbing (238220). Lyska’s expertise centers on complex, multi-trade renovation projects requiring integrated subcontractor coordination, code compliance, and preservation of architectural integrity—demonstrating deep domain knowledge in federal facility infrastructure procurement.