Brian Votava

Brian Votava serves as Project Manager for the PBS R10 Office of Leasing within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he leads the acquisition and management of nonresidential leased space to support federal agency operations across the Pacific Northwest. In this role, he oversees the full lifecycle of real estate procurement—from market research and requirements definition to lease execution and facility transition—ensuring alignment with federal space standards, sustainability goals, and cost-efficiency mandates. His acquisitions primarily involve long-term commercial leases for office facilities, with a strategic focus on consolidating federal footprints and optimizing spatial utilization to reduce overhead and enhance operational readiness. Votava collaborates with a broad network of commercial real estate developers, property management firms, and leasing brokers who specialize in federal-grade office space. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with experienced landlords and intermediaries capable of delivering turnkey, GSA-compliant facilities that meet stringent security, accessibility, and environmental specifications. His working relationships are characterized by a preference for transparency, performance-based lease terms, and proactive vendor engagement to mitigate occupancy risks and ensure seamless transitions. Votava’s contracting approach reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the nature of the real estate market, where large-scale commercial property ownership and management are typically held by established entities outside the small business ecosystem, rather than a lack of commitment to socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—where he specializes in securing Class A and B office spaces with modern infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and ADA compliance. He possesses deep expertise in lease structuring, space planning, and federal real estate policy, ensuring that every acquisition supports mission-critical operations while adhering to GSA’s leasing directives and fiscal stewardship principles.