Paul Shirlee

Paul Shirlee serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s Eastern Region under the General Services Administration, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure systems essential to federal facility operations. His portfolio centers on modernizing building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to align with federal sustainability mandates and resilience standards. Shirlee oversees full lifecycle contracting for complex construction and specialty trade services, ensuring compliance with FAR provisions and GSA’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and energy-efficient federal environments. He routinely handles architect-engineer services, retrofit projects, and integrated building systems procurement, often coordinating with facility managers and sustainability officers to align contractual outcomes with operational goals. Shirlee maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of specialty trade contractors, particularly those experienced in HVAC, elevator modernization, and commercial institutional construction. He engages primarily with firms holding relevant SIC and NAICS certifications, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-performance building systems under stringent federal compliance frameworks. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based specifications, technical evaluations, and post-award oversight to ensure quality and lifecycle value. His procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 37% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 21.9% to Total Small Business Set-Asides and 15.6% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Shirlee consistently prioritizes small business participation in alignment with FAR 19.5 and GSA’s small business strategic objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems integration, building envelope upgrades, and infrastructure modernization. He specializes in procuring technically complex services requiring coordination among multiple trades and adherence to energy efficiency standards such as ASHRAE and the Federal Energy Management Program guidelines.