Marsha L. Payne

Marsha L. Payne serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Public Buildings Service under the General Services Administration, supporting the modernization and operational integrity of federal facilities across the Eastern region. In this role, she manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on building systems maintenance, energy efficiency upgrades, and facility support services aligned with federal sustainability mandates. Her acquisitions directly enable the agency’s mission to ensure safe, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems compliance. She routinely handles service-based contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle cost efficiency. Payne collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including engineering consultants, facilities support providers, and specialized trades contractors, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in building inspection, HVAC systems, and recreational facility operations, ensuring technical proficiency and timely delivery across multiple sites. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance evaluation, and adherence to federal standards for infrastructure maintenance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Payne consistently allocates over one-third of her acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with an additional 10% dedicated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while maintaining high performance standards, aligning with GSA’s socioeconomic goals and federal mandates for inclusive procurement. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541330 (Engineering Services), 541350 (Building Inspection Services), and 713940 (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers), reflecting her expertise in technical facility assessments, mechanical system upgrades, and public space modernization. She routinely procures services related to plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and facilities management, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical requirements of federal building operations and sustainability compliance.