Tim Rapp

Tim Rapp serves as a key procurement lead within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R9 AMD SAT San Diego Support Section under the General Services Administration, responsible for managing facility modernization and infrastructure support contracts. He oversees the acquisition of specialized building systems and electrical infrastructure services critical to maintaining federal workspace safety, efficiency, and operational readiness. His portfolio centers on construction-related services requiring technical precision and compliance with federal building codes, including renovations, system upgrades, and preventive maintenance initiatives that align with GSA’s mission to deliver high-performance federal facilities. Rapp maintains a consistent working relationship with THE FERNANDO GROUP LLC, a trusted contractor with demonstrated expertise in electrical and building equipment installation. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes. He engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and small business set-asides, fostering collaboration with firms that bring specialized knowledge in federal facility systems and retrofitting. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This approach ensures robust competition while actively promoting opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under SBA programs, without favoring any single socioeconomic category. Rapp’s technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), reflecting his specialization in power distribution, lighting systems, security wiring, HVAC controls, and integrated building automation. He procures services requiring compliance with NFPA, NEC, and GSA-PBS standards, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical demands of federal facility upgrades and mission-critical infrastructure support.