William T. Peterson, Jr.

William T. Peterson, Jr. serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s Acquisition Management Division at the General Services Administration, where he manages the full lifecycle procurement of federal construction and design services for mission-critical infrastructure. His portfolio centers on the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of federal courthouses and office complexes, ensuring compliance with federal building standards, sustainability goals, and security requirements. Peterson executes contracts under FAR Part 36, leveraging performance-based acquisition methods and integrated project delivery models to deliver secure, efficient, and resilient federal facilities. He maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex commercial and institutional building projects. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability, quality assurance, and timely delivery of construction services. Peterson frequently engages with contractors possessing specialized expertise in institutional construction, roofing systems, and architectural design, fostering collaborative relationships that align with GSA’s mission of operational excellence. Peterson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, his consistent use of SDVOSB and total small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms in the federal construction sector, in alignment with FAR Part 19 and VA goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in architectural services (541310) and roofing contracting (238160). Peterson specializes in managing integrated design-build and construction management-at-risk procurements, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with building codes, energy efficiency standards, and federal facility modernization initiatives.