Michael C. Kennison

Michael C. Kennison serves as a Contract Specialist with the PBS R1 National Contracts Team under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements for federal facility modernization. He manages the full lifecycle of complex construction and design contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR provisions while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable federal infrastructure. His acquisitions primarily involve commercial and institutional building construction and architectural services, requiring coordination with design professionals, general contractors, and technical consultants to meet stringent federal standards for quality, safety, and sustainability. Kennison maintains a collaborative working relationship with a diverse pool of contractors, including large general contractors with federal construction experience and mid-tier firms specializing in public-sector projects. He fosters transparent, performance-based vendor partnerships grounded in rigorous source selection criteria and post-award oversight, ensuring accountability and mission alignment. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven capabilities in federal facility upgrades, energy-efficient construction, and integrated design-build delivery models. His contracting approach reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses to compete on equal footing, aligning with GSA’s socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive integrity. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to maximize competition and innovation within the construction and design sectors. Kennison’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), where he procures comprehensive services ranging from schematic design and construction documentation to full-scale renovation and new construction of federal buildings. His domain knowledge encompasses building codes, ADA compliance, sustainable design practices, and integrated project delivery methods, ensuring that acquisitions meet both functional and regulatory requirements.