Theresa AFRANK

Theresa Afrank serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex construction and engineering services acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and agency mission objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—focusing on capital infrastructure projects and technical consulting services. Her work supports the delivery of critical public facilities and utilities, aligning procurement strategy with operational needs in building construction and infrastructure development. Afrank’s portfolio is characterized by high-volume, mission-critical contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and regulatory adherence. She maintains consistent relationships with a core group of established contractors, including Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc., Shannon & Wilson Inc., and R & M Consultants, Inc., all of which provide specialized engineering, environmental, and construction services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven performance in commercial and institutional construction, as well as civil engineering disciplines. These partnerships are typically formed through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, emphasizing technical merit and past performance over price alone. Afrank demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, primarily under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs, ensuring meaningful opportunities for 8(a) firms and a modest but consistent allocation to HUBZone contractors. Her approach balances broad competition with targeted outreach to disadvantaged businesses, reinforcing equitable access to federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for over 45% of her activity, followed by engineering services (541330) and power/communication line construction (237130). She specializes in procuring design-build, construction management, and professional engineering services for public infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in construction standards, site development, and regulatory compliance within the built environment.