Phyllis Pirtle

Phyllis Pirtle serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for federal facility modernization projects. Her work supports the agency’s mission to maintain and upgrade the government’s physical infrastructure through the acquisition of construction, renovation, and facility support services. Pirtle routinely handles complex contracts under FAR Part 36 for commercial and institutional building construction, as well as related services such as HVAC systems, interior fit-outs, and facility management consulting. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with agency priorities in building systems upgrades and mission-critical operations. Pirtle maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for construction and site development services across federal properties. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and integrated project delivery models, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in federal facility standards. She engages with a select group of qualified contractors with proven experience in federal construction environments, prioritizing reliability, safety compliance, and schedule adherence. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating approximately 14.3% of her portfolio to small businesses capable of delivering specialized construction and facility services. This balanced approach ensures market competitiveness while promoting equitable access for qualified small firms. Pirtle’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional construction, with significant activity in NAICS 238220 for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, and NAICS 337214 for office furniture manufacturing. She also procures administrative management consulting services under NAICS 541611 to support facility optimization. Her expertise lies in integrating technical specifications with federal building codes and sustainability standards to deliver mission-ready environments.