Richard Hennequant, Contracting Officer

Richard Hennequant serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s Acquisition Management Division under the General Services Administration, where he manages the full lifecycle procurement of federal construction and facility support services. He plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for courthouses, federal office complexes, and other infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with federal building standards and sustainability goals. His portfolio centers on integrated construction contracts, encompassing design-build, renovation, and maintenance services for high-security government facilities, aligning with the agency’s mandate to deliver secure, efficient, and resilient federal infrastructure. Hennequant maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a trusted prime contractor specializing in commercial and institutional building construction. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to federal construction codes. He routinely engages contractors with proven experience in federal facility delivery, fostering collaboration through structured contract administration and performance-based metrics. His contracting patterns reflect a 100% preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic equity and veteran-owned enterprise development. He actively prioritizes small business participation in accordance with the Small Business Act, ensuring SDVOSBs have equitable access to high-value construction opportunities within the federal realty portfolio. Hennequant’s procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction — encompassing new builds, adaptive reuse, and major renovations of federal facilities. His expertise lies in managing complex construction contracts involving structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as compliance with GSA’s sustainability and accessibility standards, including ADA and Energy Policy Act requirements. He specializes in integrated project delivery models that ensure timely, code-compliant, and mission-aligned outcomes for federal stakeholders.