Nicholas Griffaton

Nicholas Griffaton serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R3 Acquisition Management Division North, part of the General Services Administration. He manages the acquisition of construction and professional services essential to the modernization, renovation, and maintenance of federal facilities across the Mid-Atlantic region. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure the safety, functionality, and resilience of government-owned infrastructure. Griffaton routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts under FAR Part 36 for commercial and institutional building construction, as well as engineering services under FAR Part 15, often coordinating with design professionals, contractors, and program managers to deliver mission-critical facility upgrades. Griffaton maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, primarily focused on general contractors specializing in public-sector construction and engineering firms providing architectural, structural, and MEP design services. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships through transparent solicitation processes and performance-based contract management, encouraging competition while ensuring compliance with federal building codes and sustainability standards. His contracting approach emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and adherence to GSA’s acquisition policies. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Griffaton consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 50% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 16.7% competitively awarded to 8(a) certified firms. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining a robust, qualified vendor base. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a clear preference for small business engagement across multiple socioeconomic categories. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he oversees new builds, renovations, and major repairs of federal buildings. He also frequently procures NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), ensuring technical oversight for structural integrity, energy efficiency, and code compliance. His expertise centers on integrated facility delivery methods, including design-build and construction manager-at-risk models, reflecting deep domain knowledge in public sector construction procurement.