Paul H Ferguson

Paul H. Ferguson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R3 Acquisition Management Division Contract Support, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements to sustain and modernize federal facilities nationwide. He manages complex acquisitions for construction, repair, alteration, and real estate services critical to maintaining the safety, functionality, and efficiency of government-owned and leased buildings. His portfolio centers on capital improvement projects and facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the General Services Administration’s mission of operational excellence in federal infrastructure. Ferguson cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors, including general contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, architectural and engineering firms, and specialized trade subcontractors in electrical and building systems installation. He consistently engages with both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical competency, past performance, and regulatory compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes across the lifecycle of facility-related contracts. His procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 72% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet he maintains a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs. He regularly awards contracts under 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a balanced approach that supports small business participation while ensuring mission-critical needs are met with qualified vendors. His use of FAR 19.5 small business set-asides underscores a strategic intent to broaden vendor diversity without compromising quality or schedule. Ferguson’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in electrical contracting (238210) and real estate agency services (531210). He specializes in procuring integrated facility solutions that combine design, construction, and operational support, requiring deep familiarity with building codes, sustainability standards, and federal facility modernization priorities.