Theuns Steyn

Theuns Steyn serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, overseeing the acquisition of facility infrastructure and operational support services for federal buildings and land ports of entry. Responsible for managing design-build construction and facility modernization contracts, Steyn ensures compliance with federal building standards while advancing the mission of safe, efficient, and sustainable federal infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses integrated construction services requiring coordination across multiple trade disciplines, with a focus on full lifecycle facility delivery through performance-based contracting methods. Steyn maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally rooted firms capable of executing complex, multi-trade projects under tight federal timelines. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and adherence to federal construction codes, fostering long-term vendor engagement through transparent solicitation processes and clear performance expectations. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Steyn applies a 100% small business set-aside policy across all applicable procurements in alignment with FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small and micro-businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity, prioritizing small business concerns without reliance on larger prime contractors, and actively encouraging subcontracting opportunities within the small business community. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning (238220) and other specialty trade contracting (238990). This technical alignment demonstrates deep expertise in integrated facility systems, from structural upgrades to MEP installations, ensuring federal properties meet operational, safety, and energy efficiency benchmarks through coordinated, trade-specific contracting strategies.