Robert Garske

Robert Garske serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, overseeing the acquisition of facilities support services for federal buildings and land ports of entry nationwide. His role centers on executing integrated design-build and facility modernization contracts that ensure the safety, functionality, and operational efficiency of federal infrastructure. Garske manages a portfolio of task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under FAR Part 36, with a strong emphasis on performance-based service acquisition strategies that align with GSA’s mission to deliver high-performing federal workspaces. He routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring coordination between architectural, engineering, and operational support disciplines. Garske maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., all of which provide specialized facilities maintenance, security integration, site development, and building systems support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established small business partners with proven track records in federal facility operations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration through repeat task order awards and performance-based incentives. Garske’s procurement portfolio is fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strict commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small business concerns, with no large business awards permitted, demonstrating a robust institutional alignment with GSA’s small business advocacy mandate. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), encompassing custodial, groundskeeping, security, preventive maintenance, and building systems operations. He specializes in procuring integrated, performance-based services that support the continuous operation of federal facilities, ensuring compliance with federal building codes, sustainability standards, and security protocols.