Dessie R. Nelson

Dessie R. Nelson serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R9 Leasing Division of the General Services Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing real estate-related acquisitions to support federal facility operations across Region 9. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of lease and service contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR provisions, and aligning procurement actions with the agency’s mission to optimize federal real property portfolios. She routinely handles complex space acquisition contracts, facility maintenance services, and tenant improvement agreements, balancing operational needs with fiscal stewardship and regulatory requirements. Nelson maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including EYP Realty, LLC, The Hunt Trust Bypass Trust, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, and DLR Holdings 4, LLC, reflecting a focus on commercial real estate developers, property trustees, and infrastructure partners. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term lease engagements and integrated service delivery models, often requiring coordination between property owners, architects, and facility managers to meet federal occupancy standards. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Nelson consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 75% of her awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 25% competitively awarded to 8(a) certified firms. Her procurement approach actively promotes equitable access for disadvantaged businesses, embedding socioeconomic goals into solicitation design and source selection criteria. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS categories 561730 (Landscaping Services), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 541410 (Interior Design Services), and 561720 (Janitorial Services), reflecting a focus on facility operations and tenant-ready environments. She specializes in procuring mission-critical building systems and custodial services that sustain federal workspace functionality, demonstrating deep familiarity with performance-based contracting and facility management standards.