Tina S. Carter

Tina S. Carter serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Public Buildings Service, Eastern Region, under the General Services Administration, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that support the operational integrity of federal facilities. Her responsibilities include managing the procurement lifecycle for facilities support and janitorial services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and sustainability mandates. She is instrumental in securing essential services that maintain safe, efficient, and energy-conscious environments across Eastern region federal buildings, aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission of infrastructure resilience and modernization. Carter cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in facilities management and custodial services. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with qualified small businesses and service providers experienced in federal facility operations. She prioritizes vendor performance, service reliability, and adherence to federal environmental and safety standards, fostering long-term partnerships built on accountability and compliance. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over 83% of her acquisitions set aside for small business categories. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses receive the largest share at 33.3%, followed closely by Total Small Business Set-Asides and Women-Owned Small Businesses, each at 25%. This pattern underscores her dedication to equitable opportunity and federal small business participation mandates under FAR Part 19. Carter’s primary focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), which accounts for two-thirds of her portfolio, encompassing maintenance, custodial, and building operations support. She also regularly procures NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), reflecting her expertise in sustaining clean, functional, and compliant federal workspaces. Her technical domain centers on integrated facility services that align with GSA’s sustainability and operational efficiency objectives.