Neil Gilligan

Neil M. Gilligan serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R3 Acq Management Division of the General Services Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements for federal facility infrastructure across Region 3. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, he specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for commercial and institutional building construction, as well as related facility services. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to secure safe, functional, and modern federal workspaces through compliant, efficient, and transparent contracting practices, ensuring alignment with federal real property standards and sustainability goals. Gilligan collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, primarily those qualified in commercial construction and facility support services. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages with general contractors, construction managers, and specialty trade firms capable of delivering complex building projects under federal guidelines. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, performance-based requirements, and rigorous contract administration to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness across all awarded actions. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Gilligan consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 20% of his acquisitions reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The remaining 80% are competed without set-asides, reflecting a balanced strategy that promotes broad market access while fulfilling statutory small business goals. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to integrate qualified SDVOSBs into mission-critical construction projects without compromising competition or compliance. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he manages acquisitions for new builds, renovations, and capital improvements to federal facilities. He also occasionally procures specialized services under NAICS 711510, including design and artistic installations for public spaces. Gilligan’s expertise centers on construction contract types such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement, with deep familiarity in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses governing construction performance, safety, and environmental compliance.