Andrew Paulsen

Andrew R. Paulsen serves as a Realty Specialist within the Public Buildings Service’s Region 9 Leasing Support Section under the General Services Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in securing and managing nonresidential real estate assets to support federal agency operations. His responsibilities include negotiating lease agreements, conducting space requirements analyses, and ensuring compliance with federal real property acquisition standards. Paulsen specializes in long-term leasing transactions for office and institutional facilities, aligning procurement outcomes with mission-critical operational needs while prioritizing cost-effectiveness and facility sustainability. He works closely with property owners, brokers, and legal counsel to execute lease modifications, renewals, and new acquisitions across Region 9. Paulsen’s contractor relationships primarily involve commercial real estate landlords, property management firms, and real estate brokerage services that specialize in federal leasing. He engages with a broad network of private-sector lessors and real estate professionals who provide turnkey leasing solutions for federal tenants. His working pattern emphasizes direct negotiation and structured lease administration, fostering stable, long-term partnerships with property owners who meet federal standards for building condition, accessibility, and security. Paulsen’s procurement activity reflects a strict preference for non-set-aside contracts, with 100% of his acquisitions awarded without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among all qualified vendors rather than targeting specific small business categories, aligning with the agency’s priority for broad market access and operational efficiency in real estate leasing. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), which constitutes 87.8% of his activity, reflecting expertise in leasing commercial office and institutional spaces. The remaining 12.2% falls under NAICS 531390 (Other Real Estate Activities), encompassing property management, site acquisition support, and lease administration services. Paulsen’s domain expertise centers on federal real property strategy, facility planning, and compliance with the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act.