Phyllis Pirtle

Phyllis Pirtle serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the federal government’s facility modernization mission. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, renovation, and facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic infrastructure goals. Her work directly supports the maintenance and enhancement of federal buildings nationwide, with a focus on interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical operational services. Pirtle’s expertise lies in structuring and administering complex contracts that balance performance requirements, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory adherence. Pirtle maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for commercial and institutional building projects under her purview. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal construction standards. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure seamless execution of scope-of-work deliverables, particularly in the areas of facility upgrades and janitorial operations, fostering a results-driven contracting environment built on accountability and performance metrics. Pirtle’s contracting portfolio reflects a clear preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This pattern indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified vendors rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award structure, her process remains transparent and accessible to all eligible contractors under standard federal procurement rules. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she oversees complex renovation and construction contracts, and NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), which supports ongoing facility operations. Her technical domain expertise includes building systems integration, maintenance contract administration, and compliance with federal facility standards, positioning her as a key practitioner in the federal infrastructure acquisition space.