Phyllis Pirtle

Phyllis Pirtle serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the acquisition of construction, renovation, and facility support services critical to maintaining and modernizing federal infrastructure nationwide. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical building systems upgrades, interior renovations, and operational support contracts aligned with the General Services Administration’s mandate to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable federal facilities. She executes full lifecycle procurement actions under FAR Part 36, specializing in design-build, construction management, and service-based contracts that support long-term facility integrity and compliance with federal sustainability standards. Pirtle maintains consistent working relationships with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex building construction and site development tasks. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced vendors with demonstrated capacity in federal facility projects, while actively engaging with small businesses through set-aside mechanisms. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships that emphasize quality control, schedule adherence, and compliance with federal construction codes and environmental regulations. Her contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 50% of awards issued as unrestricted, while consistently allocating over 30% to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and over 12% to HUBZone contractors. She also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs and equitable access to federal opportunities. Her pattern demonstrates balanced support for both large-capacity contractors and certified small businesses in mission-critical environments. Pirtle’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), reflecting her dual emphasis on physical infrastructure modernization and facility operations support. She also frequently procures services under 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 238160 (Roofing Contractors), indicating deep expertise in building envelope systems, mechanical infrastructure, and integrated facility services essential to sustaining federal buildings.