Richard Tinney

Richard Tinney serves as a procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s R3 Acquisition Management Division South, where he plays a critical role in executing strategic acquisitions to support federal facility modernization across the Mid-Atlantic region. He manages the full lifecycle procurement of professional services essential to the design, construction, and operation of federal buildings, with a primary focus on engineering services. His work ensures that federal agencies receive safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure solutions through compliant, transparent, and mission-driven contracting practices aligned with GSA’s public building stewardship mandate. Tinney collaborates with a broad network of qualified engineering and design firms, predominantly small businesses certified under federal socioeconomic programs. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in architectural engineering, structural analysis, and facility systems integration. His working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, performance-based contract management, and a preference for vendors with proven track records in federal facility projects. He maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across all acquisitions, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and prioritizing participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This unwavering commitment to socioeconomic equity ensures broad market access and fosters regional economic development through targeted contracting opportunities. Tinney’s technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering for federal building projects. He procures services including site assessments, building system design, energy efficiency retrofits, and construction documentation, requiring deep familiarity with federal building codes, sustainability standards, and GSA’s Design Excellence guidelines. His expertise lies in translating complex facility requirements into technically sound, competitively awarded contracts that deliver long-term value to federal stakeholders.