Rae E. Cella

Rae E. Cella serves as a Purchasing Agent within the PBS R6 Services Acquisition Branch of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in securing essential facilities support services to maintain the operational integrity of federal buildings. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of custodial, landscaping, building operations, and technical consulting services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical infrastructure standards. Cella’s acquisitions directly support the agency’s mandate to deliver safe, clean, and efficiently maintained federal facilities, with a focus on performance-based contracting and service-level accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Cella maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in building services and technical support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with proven capacity in federal facilities management, including firms experienced in GSA Schedule contracts and performance-based service delivery frameworks. She collaborates closely with program managers to define requirements, evaluate technical proposals, and ensure vendor performance aligns with federal facility standards. Cella demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 35.7% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to maximize opportunities for small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering custodial, landscaping, and facility support services. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, her approach supports broad-based small business engagement in alignment with GSA’s socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), encompassing comprehensive building maintenance, followed by 541690 (Technical Consulting Services) and 561730 (Landscaping Services). She routinely procures janitorial, groundskeeping, pest control, and facility condition assessment services, demonstrating deep expertise in performance-based service acquisition and integrated facilities management. Her technical domain centers on sustaining federal infrastructure through reliable, compliant, and mission-driven service contracts.