Cheryl V. Conrwell Tatum

Cheryl V. Conrwell Tatum serves as a Leasing Specialist within the PBS R4 Office of Leasing under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in securing nonresidential lease space to support federal operations across the Southeastern United States. Her responsibilities include evaluating, negotiating, and managing long-term real estate leases to ensure optimal space utilization, cost efficiency, and mission readiness for federal agencies. She specializes in end-to-end leasing acquisitions, from site selection and market analysis to lease execution and compliance oversight, aligning all transactions with GSA’s strategic real estate goals and federal property management standards. Cheryl maintains consistent procurement relationships with key lessors including CROWN LEASING INC and FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, both of which provide specialized nonresidential facilities and infrastructure solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced lessors with proven track records in delivering turnkey leased spaces that meet federal security, accessibility, and operational requirements. These partnerships are typically structured as direct lease agreements with minimal competition, emphasizing reliability, facility compliance, and long-term asset stability over competitive bidding. Cheryl’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the nature of the real estate leasing market, where large-scale, mission-critical facilities are typically owned and operated by commercial lessors rather than small businesses. Her contracting strategy prioritizes facility suitability and fiscal responsibility over socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with the unique constraints of federal leasing requirements. Her primary focus is on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)—where she procures fully equipped office, administrative, and operational spaces tailored to federal agency needs. Her expertise lies in evaluating building systems, lease terms, tenant improvement allowances, and operational covenants to ensure compliance with federal standards and long-term value. She is a subject matter expert in commercial real estate leasing within the federal context, specializing in complex, multi-year lease transactions.