Tannis B Taylor

Tannis B. Taylor supports the Pbs R8 Acquisition Management Division within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, managing complex procurement actions for federal facility infrastructure and operational support services. Responsible for executing design-build construction, facility modernization, and integrated building services contracts, Taylor ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the mission of safe, efficient, and sustainable federal buildings. Their work spans the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily focusing on technical and construction-related acquisitions critical to maintaining the nation’s federal infrastructure. Taylor maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering integrated facility solutions. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement on mission-critical projects, indicating a track record of reliable performance and technical competency in construction, security, and facility maintenance services. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation through established vendor relationships. Set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly dominated by full and open competition, with only 3.9% of awards designated as 8(a) competed, indicating a primary focus on technical merit and capacity over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is present, it is not a dominant feature of the procurement strategy, aligning with the division’s emphasis on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure delivery requiring specialized expertise. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), each accounting for 32% of activity, underscoring expertise in structural design, building systems integration, and construction management. Additional activity in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) reflects a holistic approach to facility operations, encompassing mechanical systems, utilities, and building services essential to federal asset sustainability.