Shelley A Shires

Shelley A. Shires serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R11 Special Programs Division White House Branch under the General Services Administration, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to support the operational integrity of high-profile federal facilities in the National Capital Region. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of facility services, including security, environmental operations, and infrastructure maintenance, all aligned with the agency’s mandate to modernize and sustain mission-essential buildings. She executes full lifecycle procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, agency policy, and national security requirements. Shires cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse base of vendors specializing in facility support services, with consistent engagement with small business contractors meeting socioeconomic criteria. Her working relationships emphasize long-term performance reliability, technical compliance, and responsive service delivery, particularly among firms capable of operating in secure, high-access environments. She collaborates closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contractor capabilities with the unique operational demands of White House and other sensitive federal sites. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shires consistently prioritizes set-asides, with 40% of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 20% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, actively promoting equitable access for eligible firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), reflecting the agency’s emphasis on protective services for federal installations. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), and 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), demonstrating deep expertise in facility operations and environmental compliance. Shires brings specialized knowledge in managing complex, mission-sensitive service contracts that require stringent security protocols and regulatory adherence.