Brent Bailey

Brent Bailey serves as a Lease Contracting Officer for the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 4 Intermountain Regional Office, where he is responsible for acquiring and managing nonresidential lease agreements critical to the agency’s operational infrastructure. His role supports the sustainable stewardship of federal forest lands by securing facility space for field offices, ranger stations, and logistical hubs that enable wildfire response, resource management, and public access programs. Bailey manages the full lifecycle of lease acquisitions—from market research and requirements development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal real property policies and agency mission priorities. Bailey works primarily with commercial real estate lessors and property management firms that provide turnkey leased facilities under GSA Schedule and direct lease authorities. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified, his procurement pattern reflects consistent engagement with experienced landlords and property service providers capable of meeting federal compliance standards for security, accessibility, and environmental stewardship. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, long-term tenure, and facility readiness to support remote and mission-critical field operations. Bailey’s acquisition portfolio shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of his leases awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on securing the most suitable facilities based on location, condition, and cost-effectiveness rather than socioeconomic criteria, consistent with the nature of real property leasing where few small businesses own large-scale commercial real estate portfolios. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for 85.7% of his activity, indicating deep expertise in commercial real estate leasing for federal use. The remaining 14.3% falls under NAICS 921190, reflecting ancillary support services tied to facility management. Bailey’s domain expertise centers on procuring secure, accessible, and sustainably maintained office and operational spaces essential to the Forest Service’s field-based mission.