Paul M. Seivert

Paul M. Seivert serves as the primary contracting professional within the Department of Labor’s Job Corps Administration and Engineering Center (DOL-JCAS-AEC), where he oversees the acquisition of facilities-related services critical to maintaining and modernizing Job Corps centers nationwide. His role is central to executing the agency’s mission of ensuring safe, energy-efficient, and code-compliant infrastructure that supports workforce development for at-risk youth. Seivert manages a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and technical training support contracts, frequently coordinating with architects, engineers, and specialty contractors to deliver capital improvement projects under federal procurement regulations. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Seivert maintains consistent working relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, engineering firms, and trade contractors specializing in institutional building systems. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, with a strong preference for vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary facilities projects under tight operational constraints. He routinely engages with contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, ensuring alignment with federal standards and sustainability goals. Seivert demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 54% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5.7% reserved for HUBZone firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation, prioritizing equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining rigorous performance benchmarks. This focus aligns with broader DOL objectives to foster economic inclusion through infrastructure investment. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting the agency’s need for vocational training facility upgrades, complemented by targeted acquisitions in commercial construction (236220), engineering services (541330), and specialized trades such as plumbing and HVAC (238220). Seivert’s expertise centers on integrating functional, code-compliant, and energy-efficient systems into aging educational facilities, ensuring that Job Corps centers remain viable, modern, and mission-ready.