Brenda J Driskell

Brenda J. Driskell serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R4 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of nonresidential real estate leases across the Southeastern United States, ensuring federal agencies receive mission-critical space through compliant, cost-effective, and strategically aligned leasing actions. Her procurement activities center on long-term lease agreements for office, administrative, and operational facilities, aligning with GSA’s mandate to optimize federal real estate portfolios through consolidation and efficient space utilization. Driskell exercises full contracting authority under FAR Part 17 and utilizes lease-specific authorities under 40 U.S.C. Chapter 5, ensuring adherence to federal property management standards and interagency coordination requirements. Driskell maintains enduring relationships with key lessors including CROWN LEASING INC and FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, both of which provide specialized nonresidential space and facility management services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring lessees to meet stringent facility standards, maintenance obligations, and compliance with federal building codes. These partnerships are characterized by sustained engagement, repeat award cycles, and rigorous contract administration focused on operational continuity and asset integrity. Driskell’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. Her approach prioritizes competitive open bidding to ensure the best value through market-driven solutions, consistent with the agency’s mandate to secure optimal lease terms without socioeconomic restrictions. Her primary focus is on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—where she specializes in procuring leased space for federal occupancy, including tenant improvements, utilities, and facility services. Driskell’s expertise lies in evaluating building suitability, lease term structures, and operational cost modeling to support long-term federal real estate strategy.