Wanda George-James

Wanda George-James serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R4 (AMD) Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the full lifecycle of federal construction and facility support contracts for mission-critical infrastructure, including courthouses and federal office complexes. Her role encompasses solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and performance monitoring under FAR Part 36 and Part 19, ensuring compliance with federal building standards and sustainability mandates. She specializes in integrated construction projects requiring coordination between design, engineering, and operational support services, aligning acquisitions with the General Services Administration’s mission to deliver secure, efficient, and high-performing federal facilities. Wanda maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for commercial and institutional building projects. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in federal facility construction and maintenance. She actively engages with vendors through competitive solicitations, fostering transparent and accountable contracting practices while emphasizing quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with federal building codes. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Wanda prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for nearly two-thirds of her portfolio. She also regularly employs Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, and 8(a) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and ensure diverse participation in federal construction contracting. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both broad small business engagement and targeted socioeconomically disadvantaged vendor inclusion. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she oversees new builds, renovations, and modernization of federal facilities. She also procures related services under NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), including maintenance, janitorial, and security operations. Additional expertise includes electrical systems (238210) and infrastructure construction (237120), positioning her as a specialist in complex, multi-disciplinary federal construction procurements.