Betty M. Tejada

Betty M. Tejada serves as a key procurement professional within the Pbs R1 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages the acquisition of leased real estate and related facility services to support federal agency operations nationwide. Her role centers on ensuring the secure, efficient, and fiscally responsible procurement of commercial and institutional space, including associated construction, maintenance, and security services. She oversees the full lifecycle of leasing and construction-related contracts, from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring, aligning acquisitions with GSA’s mission of sustainable, mission-critical facility solutions. Tejada cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in commercial construction, specialty trade services, and facility security systems. She routinely engages with firms qualified under NAICS codes 236220 and 238990, partnering with general contractors, painting and building equipment specialists, and security systems providers to deliver turnkey leasing solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and compliance with federal facility standards. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Tejada consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 93% of her acquisitions designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB concerns, ensuring equitable access to federal leasing and construction contracts. Her technical expertise is grounded in the procurement of commercial building construction, specialty trade services, and integrated security systems. She brings deep familiarity with facility infrastructure requirements, energy-efficient construction standards, and security protocol integration, ensuring leased spaces meet federal operational and compliance benchmarks while supporting long-term sustainability goals.