Mark Rinaldi

Mark Rinaldi serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R1 National Contracts Team under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to modernize federal infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for commercial and institutional construction, architectural planning, engineering services, and facilities support, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with agency mission objectives. His work directly supports the maintenance, renovation, and expansion of federal facilities nationwide, requiring deep expertise in construction contracting, performance-based service acquisition, and integrated project delivery models. Rinaldi collaborates with a diverse pool of contractors, including large prime builders, design-build firms, and specialized service providers across the built environment sector. He cultivates long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics, risk mitigation, and contract administration best practices. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven experience in federal facility projects, emphasizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements. Rinaldi’s contracting approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on full and open procurement under FAR Part 12 and Part 36. This signals a prioritization of market-wide competition over socioeconomic set-asides, though he remains compliant with all applicable small business goals and ensures equitable access for all qualified vendors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), with significant activity in architectural services (541310) and highway construction (237310). He specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions requiring coordination between design professionals, construction managers, and operations contractors to deliver mission-critical infrastructure upgrades.