Shawn Starostka

Shawn M. Starostka serves as a Contract Specialist with the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R6 Small Projects Acquisition team under the General Services Administration, where he manages the full lifecycle of small-scale construction and facility maintenance contracts across Nebraska and surrounding regions. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for critical infrastructure projects that ensure the safety, functionality, and operational readiness of federal buildings. Starostka specializes in procuring repairs, renovations, and modernization services under simplified acquisition procedures, often utilizing FAR Part 13 authorities to streamline delivery while maintaining strict compliance with federal procurement standards. Starostka maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of small business contractors specializing in commercial building construction, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, as well as electrical and concrete foundation work. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency and performance accountability, frequently engaging local and regional firms with proven track records in federal facility maintenance. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, timely execution, and adherence to technical specifications for aging infrastructure upgrades. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Starostka consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with over 64% of his awards designated under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. He actively promotes HUBZone contracting, allocating approximately 8% of his portfolio to qualified HUBZone firms, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic equity and community-based economic development through federal spending. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with additional focus on poured concrete foundations and landscaping services. Starostka’s domain knowledge enables him to effectively evaluate technical proposals, ensure compliance with building codes, and manage complex, multi-trade projects that integrate structural, mechanical, and environmental systems within federal facilities.