Miriam Babcock

Miriam Babcock serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement strategies for federal facility infrastructure and operational support services. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with GSA’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable federal buildings nationwide. Her portfolio primarily encompasses design-build construction, facility modernization, and integrated building services, requiring deep coordination with architects, engineers, and construction managers to meet stringent federal standards. Babcock maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for established small business vendors with proven capabilities in commercial and institutional construction and specialized technical services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear deliverables, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, quality assurance, and timely execution. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Babcock prioritizes set-asides that advance small business participation, with nearly half of her awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and over a quarter allocated under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. She also regularly employs HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to channel federal contracting opportunities toward economically disadvantaged communities. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting expertise in managing integrated construction projects and specialized support services such as facility assessments, sustainability planning, and security system integration. Babcock’s work ensures federal facilities meet evolving operational, safety, and accessibility requirements through strategic, compliant, and mission-driven procurement.