Aaron Schlott

Aaron Schlott serves as a Leasing Contracting Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R5 Acquisition Management Division under the General Services Administration, where he manages federal real property leasing acquisitions to support mission-critical facility operations nationwide. His role centers on executing full lifecycle lease contracting for nonresidential space, ensuring compliance with federal real estate policies and aligning tenant agency needs with long-term infrastructure strategy. Schlott specializes in negotiating and administering leases for office, administrative, and operational spaces, often coordinating with architectural and engineering teams to meet space efficiency, security, and sustainability requirements. Schlott maintains a consistent working relationship with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a primary contractor engaged in lease-related site development, build-out, and facility modifications. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to deliver turnkey leasehold improvements and operational support under strict federal standards. He engages with vendors through competitive solicitation processes, prioritizing clear scope definition, lifecycle cost analysis, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure tenant satisfaction and asset integrity. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 95.8% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. Only 4.2% of his contracts are competed under the 8(a) program, indicating a strategic focus on market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he maintains compliance with small business goals, his portfolio is driven by the unique demands of federal leasing, where specialized real estate expertise often outweighs socioeconomic preferences. Schlott’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), which accounts for nearly all of his acquisitions. He procures leased space for federal agencies requiring permanent or long-term occupancy, including interior build-outs, HVAC integration, security system upgrades, and ADA-compliant modifications. His domain expertise lies in real property acquisition, lease administration, and facility integration—ensuring federal tenants receive functional, secure, and cost-effective workspace solutions.