Merlene T Garcia-Stone

Merlene T. Garcia-Stone serves as a Contracting Officer (GS-1102) within the Public Buildings Service’s R4 (AMD) Acquisition Management Division, where she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal construction and facility support contracts. Her portfolio focuses on the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of mission-critical federal infrastructure, including courthouses and office complexes. She executes procurements in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring alignment with the General Services Administration’s strategic goals of sustainability, security, and operational efficiency. Garcia-Stone routinely handles competitive and non-competitive acquisitions under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, prioritizing risk mitigation and performance-based outcomes. She maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for commercial and institutional building projects under her purview. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaborative vendor engagement, clear performance metrics, and proactive contract administration to ensure timely delivery of high-quality construction services. Garcia-Stone fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to federal construction standards. Garcia-Stone exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal construction contracts without reliance on set-aside exceptions or partial set-asides. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate and sustained focus on empowering small business contractors within the federal construction ecosystem. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where she procures comprehensive services including site development, structural framing, MEP systems integration, and building envelope upgrades. She specializes in complex, multi-phase construction projects requiring coordination among architects, engineers, and specialty trades, demonstrating deep familiarity with building codes, sustainability standards, and federal facility requirements.