Rose MaryGentry

Rose Mary Gentry serves as a Purchasing Agent within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the federal government’s infrastructure modernization mission. She manages the acquisition of construction and facility support services for federal buildings nationwide, with a focus on interior renovations, building systems upgrades, and mission-critical operational enhancements. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR regulations, ensuring that procurement activities align with GSA’s strategic goals for sustainable, efficient, and secure federal facilities. Gentry maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for commercial and institutional building projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who demonstrate reliability in delivering complex renovation and systems integration services under tight federal timelines and standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gentry prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic objectives, consistently channeling opportunities to small business concerns without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but rather supporting broad small business eligibility under the total small business set-aside framework. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she procures comprehensive renovation services including structural modifications, HVAC integration, and accessibility upgrades. She also frequently engages NAICS 238210 contractors for electrical systems installation and retrofitting, demonstrating deep familiarity with building systems modernization and compliance with federal energy and safety codes.