Rosemarie Buchalski

Rosemarie Buchalski serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the federal government’s facility modernization mission. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, renovation, and facility support services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and GSA policy. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical infrastructure projects, including building systems upgrades, interior renovations, and operational support services for federal properties nationwide. Buchalski’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance technical requirements, schedule constraints, and fiscal accountability to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable federal workspaces. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors, notably MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, with whom she collaborates on complex facility improvement contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and quality delivery. Buchalski engages with a mix of large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, promoting supply chain resilience through clear performance metrics and structured contract administration. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 86.5% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and 8(a) competed programs, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. Buchalski’s technical focus spans critical NAICS categories including 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting her deep involvement in building envelope, mechanical systems, and design-phase support. She also procures essential facility services such as janitorial operations (561720) and specialized communications equipment (334290), underscoring her expertise in integrated facility management and infrastructure modernization.