Peter S. Smith

Peter S. Smith serves as a Contract Specialist with the Public Buildings Service’s Upstate New York Service Center under the General Services Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility modernization and infrastructure sustainment acquisitions. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and renovation contracts, Smith ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and code-compliant federal workspaces. His portfolio primarily encompasses capital improvement projects, including space relocations, building system upgrades, and compliance-driven renovations, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical infrastructure support across Upstate New York. Smith cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly those specializing in commercial and institutional construction and roofing systems. He maintains collaborative relationships with both large-scale general contractors and niche specialty firms, fostering transparent communication and performance accountability throughout contract execution. His procurement approach emphasizes contractor readiness, pre-award evaluations, and post-award oversight to ensure timely delivery of high-quality facility services aligned with federal standards. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Smith consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, routinely awarding contracts to small businesses capable of delivering specialized construction and roofing services, thereby promoting economic opportunity within the region. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), where he procures comprehensive construction services including structural renovations, envelope repairs, and system integrations. Smith’s domain knowledge encompasses building code compliance, sustainable construction practices, and facility lifecycle management, making him a key enabler of the agency’s long-term infrastructure resilience goals.