Simi Khera

Harsimerdeep K. Khera serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s Greater West region under the General Services Administration, where they play a pivotal role in executing federal facility acquisition strategies aligned with infrastructure modernization and sustainability goals. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, Khera specializes in procuring services related to commercial and institutional building construction, elevator modernization, and building finishing systems. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver safe, accessible, and energy-efficient federal facilities through compliant, transparent, and strategically sourced acquisitions. Khera cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors, including general contractors, engineering firms, and specialized finishing subcontractors, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and project-specific technical requirements. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, Khera consistently engages with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-trade construction services under tight regulatory and safety standards, fostering partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Khera demonstrates a balanced and intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal distribution across HUBZone, Total Small Business Set-Aside, and open competition categories. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation while maintaining competitive integrity and ensuring broad vendor access. Their contracting patterns prioritize inclusion of certified small businesses, particularly those qualified under FAR 19.5, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to equitable economic opportunity. Their primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in engineering services (541330) and specialized building finishing (238390). Khera’s expertise lies in managing integrated construction projects requiring coordination between structural, mechanical, and accessibility compliance systems, with deep familiarity in ADA standards, energy efficiency mandates, and federal construction codes.