Nadia Shokry Burns

Nadia Shokry-Burns serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R00 Acquisition Support Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements that support the lifecycle management of federal facilities. She manages complex acquisitions for professional and technical services essential to the design, construction, and operational efficiency of federal buildings, with a strong emphasis on sustainable building practices, energy resilience, and workforce development. Her portfolio primarily includes construction-related services and training programs aligned with federal facility modernization goals, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency-specific sustainability mandates. Nadia cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly those qualified to deliver commercial and institutional construction services and professional development training. She engages regularly with small business prime contractors and subcontractors, fostering partnerships that align with GSA’s mission of equitable access and performance-based outcomes. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and contractor accountability, ensuring that vendors meet stringent technical and regulatory standards for federal construction and training services. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Nadia consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 72.2% of her acquisitions designated for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a strong preference for contracts awarded to small business concerns, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB programs. This focus ensures broad economic opportunity while enhancing competition and innovation in federal facility procurement. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she oversees procurements for new construction, renovation, and facility upgrades, alongside NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), supporting workforce readiness initiatives. Nadia’s expertise spans technical specifications for green building standards, construction management, and workforce training programs tailored to federal facility operations.