Shawna Horvath

Shawna Horvath serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions for federal facility infrastructure and operational support services. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements development and market research to contract award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and modernized federal buildings and land ports of entry. Her portfolio primarily includes design-build construction, facility modernization, and integrated building services contracts, requiring deep coordination with technical stakeholders and adherence to FAR and FAR Part 36 construction contracting standards. Horvath maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, facility support, and specialized trades, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, regionally based vendors with proven capabilities in federal facility maintenance and construction. Her approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and collaborative contract management to ensure timely delivery and quality assurance across geographically dispersed projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Horvath consistently prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Total Small Business Set-Asides, with both categories accounting for 31.4% of her award activity. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity among socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, while maintaining competitive integrity and mission readiness. She actively leverages the FAR 19.5 small business set-aside authorities to foster a diverse supplier base aligned with federal socioeconomic goals. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant focus on NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 238120 (Structural Steel and Precast Concrete). She specializes in procuring integrated construction and maintenance services for federal properties, demonstrating advanced understanding of building systems, facility lifecycle management, and performance-based contracting frameworks.