Clarence Cronbaugh

Clarence Cronbaugh serves as a Contracting Officer at the PBS R00 Center for Broker Services within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he leads the acquisition of commercial real estate assets to support federal agency workspace requirements. His role centers on securing long-term leases for nonresidential office properties across the United States, ensuring alignment with federal footprint optimization goals and cost-efficiency mandates. Cronbaugh manages the full lifecycle of real property acquisition contracts, from market research and solicitation to award and performance oversight, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and mission-critical facilities for federal personnel. Cronbaugh maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of commercial real estate owners and developers, including TWO CON LLC, ONNI TIMES SQUARE LP, CVD MAIN LLC, BELTSVILLE GSA FDA LLC, and CC OWNER LLC. These partnerships are primarily structured around lease agreements for existing office buildings and mixed-use properties, with an emphasis on turnkey solutions that require minimal federal modification. His procurement approach prioritizes stability and operational continuity, favoring experienced landlords with proven track records in federal leasing and compliance with GSA standards. Cronbaugh’s contracting activity reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside provisions. This indicates a deliberate strategy to maximize market access and competitive pricing without socioeconomic restrictions, relying instead on robust market analysis and value-based evaluation criteria to select the most qualified lessors. His primary procurement specialization lies in NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)—where he exclusively acquires leased commercial office space. His expertise encompasses lease negotiation, space planning compliance, environmental and accessibility standards, and facility performance metrics, making him a key operator in the federal real estate leasing domain.