Tess McCain

Tess McCain serves as a key procurement professional within the GSA/FAS Automotive Center, overseeing the strategic acquisition of motor vehicle bodies and related fleet infrastructure to support federal agency transportation needs. Her work is central to the agency’s mission of modernizing and sustaining a reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible federal vehicle fleet. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from initial requirements definition through contract award and performance oversight—focusing on the procurement of specialized vehicle bodies, custom chassis modifications, and integrated logistics support systems. Her acquisitions align with federal sustainability goals and emphasize compliance with FAR and GSAM regulations. McCain maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, RRDS Inc., US21 Inc., American Material Handling, Inc., and Construction Performance Renovation LLC. These vendors are recognized for their technical expertise in vehicle body manufacturing, fleet customization, and maintenance infrastructure development. Her contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships built on performance reliability, technical innovation, and adherence to federal vehicle standards, ensuring consistent quality across distributed federal operations. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions under total small business set-asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses with proven capabilities in automotive manufacturing and fleet support services, fostering a competitive, diverse supplier base within the federal automotive sector. Her primary technical domain is NAICS 336211—Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing—where she specializes in procuring custom-built vehicle bodies, armored transport modules, utility body conversions, and specialized cargo configurations for federal fleets. Her expertise lies in evaluating technical specifications for compliance with federal safety and emissions standards, ensuring procurement decisions align with both operational requirements and sustainability mandates.