Erika L. Kaufman

Erika L. Kaufman serves as Vice President at the PBS R00 Center for Broker Services within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she oversees the strategic acquisition and management of commercial real estate assets to support federal agency operations nationwide. In this leadership role, she directs the procurement of nonresidential leasing contracts, ensuring federal workspace requirements are met through cost-effective, secure, and mission-aligned real estate solutions. Her portfolio primarily consists of long-term lease acquisitions for office space and related nonresidential facilities, aligning with the agency’s broader mission to optimize the federal footprint and enhance operational efficiency across the United States. Kaufman maintains enduring 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 characterized by recurring, high-volume leasing transactions, reflecting a preference for established property owners with proven track records in federal compliance, property management, and lease administration. Her contracting approach emphasizes stability, predictability, and operational continuity, favoring vendors with deep experience in GSA lease structures and federal real estate standards. Kaufman’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing value and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with the Center’s mandate to secure optimal space under federal leasing authorities. While small business participation is not a primary contracting mechanism in her portfolio, all awards adhere to federal acquisition regulations and transparency requirements. Her primary procurement focus is squarely on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)—demonstrating deep expertise in commercial real estate leasing, property condition assessments, lease negotiation, and federal space utilization standards. She specializes in securing turnkey office environments, including build-outs, utilities, and security infrastructure, tailored to the operational needs of federal tenants.