Tiphenie Wise-Traynham

Tiphenie W. Wise-Traynham serves as a key procurement leader within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 (47PM02), under the General Services Administration, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical construction and facilities modernization services for federal infrastructure in the National Capital Region. Her responsibilities include managing complex, high-visibility design-build and construction contracts aligned with long-term facility operations and placemaking objectives. She specializes in end-to-end acquisition processes for commercial and institutional building projects, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and integrated project delivery methodologies. Wise-Traynham cultivates strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of contractors, primarily large-scale general contractors and design-build firms experienced in federal construction environments. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, risk-sharing agreements, and collaborative delivery models such as integrated project delivery (IPD) and construction manager at risk (CMAR). While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven track records in delivering complex federal facilities under stringent security, sustainability, and accessibility requirements. Her procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 6.7% of contracts awarded through 8(a) competed programs, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising project delivery efficiency or quality. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), encompassing new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements for federal buildings. She also manages acquisitions in highway and bridge construction (237310), other heavy civil engineering (237990), and management consulting services (541618) to support planning, program management, and facilities lifecycle analysis. Her technical expertise spans building systems integration, sustainable design standards, and federal construction compliance frameworks.