Paul J Reed

Paul J. Reed serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across construction and professional services sectors. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while promoting competition and socioeconomic goals. His portfolio primarily consists of design-build, construction, and architectural services contracts, often requiring complex solicitation strategies and rigorous source selection processes. Reed specializes in delivering mission-critical infrastructure and facility-related procurements through transparent, well-documented acquisition pathways that align with federal contracting best practices. While specific contractor names are not available, Reed maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning general contractors, specialty trade firms, and professional service providers. He engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships that support performance integrity and supply chain resilience. His procurement approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a consistent emphasis on ensuring vendor qualifications align with project scope and technical requirements. Reed demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides and has a measurable focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunities. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand market access for disadvantaged firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards across all award categories. His primary procurement focus lies in commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), followed by water and sewer infrastructure (237110) and specialty trade contracting (238990). He frequently procures architectural services (541310) and new single-family housing construction (236115), indicating deep expertise in civil works, facility development, and design-integrated construction projects. Reed’s technical domain expertise centers on infrastructure modernization, public works delivery, and integrated design-build solutions.