Eli Ceryak

Eli Ceryak serves as a key procurement professional within the Pbs R00 Center for Broker Services under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, responsible for securing commercial real estate assets to support federal agency operations nationwide. Specializing in lease acquisitions for nonresidential office space, Ceryak plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to optimize federal footprints through strategic, cost-effective property solutions. Their work directly supports the placement of federal personnel by negotiating and managing long-term leasing arrangements across diverse geographic markets, ensuring compliance with federal real estate standards and sustainability goals. Ceryak maintains consistent contracting 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 centered on direct lease negotiations for existing office buildings and mixed-use properties, reflecting a preference for established landlords with proven track records in federal space delivery. The working relationships are characterized by long-term stability, minimal competition, and a focus on operational continuity rather than frequent reprocurement. Ceryak’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict no set-aside approach, with 100% of acquisitions awarded without socioeconomic preferences. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing market competitiveness, property suitability, and location-specific federal requirements over small business set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, all contracts adhere to full and open competition guidelines under FAR Part 6. The primary procurement focus is on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—with 97.7% of activity concentrated in commercial office leasing. The remaining 2.3% falls under NAICS 531190 for other real estate property leasing. Ceryak’s expertise lies in evaluating building specifications, lease terms, and facility readiness to meet federal security, accessibility, and operational standards, making them a specialist in federal workspace acquisition within the commercial real estate sector.