Steven H. Eckelberg

Steven H. Eckelberg serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R7 Program Support – Capital and IDIQ, where he manages complex acquisition programs for federal infrastructure projects critical to national border security. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for the design, construction, and modernization of Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs) and associated roadway systems. Eckelberg specializes in integrated architectural, engineering, and construction services, ensuring compliance with federal building standards and security requirements. His portfolio encompasses full lifecycle project delivery, from initial planning through construction closeout, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver secure, resilient, and efficient federal facilities nationwide. Eckelberg maintains longstanding working relationships with key contractors including PDG, Inc. and McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, both of which provide comprehensive construction and site development services for federal infrastructure. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in federal construction environments, particularly those experienced in delivering high-security, mission-critical facilities. He fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships that emphasize schedule adherence, quality control, and compliance with federal construction codes and environmental regulations. While the majority of his acquisitions are competed without set-asides (68.4%), Eckelberg consistently integrates small business participation, with 8(a) competed awards comprising 26.3% of his portfolio and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 accounting for 5.3%. This demonstrates a deliberate, balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining technical rigor and program integrity. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in integrated facility construction and MEP systems. He regularly procures specialized services for water and sewer infrastructure and security-related building systems, underscoring his technical command over federal infrastructure delivery.