Frances Manning

Frances Manning serves as a Realty Specialist responsible for managing real property acquisitions and leasing activities to support federal operational needs. In this role, she ensures the acquisition of suitable nonresidential spaces through competitive procurement processes, aligning space requirements with agency mission objectives. Her work spans the full lifecycle of real estate contracts—from needs assessment and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—making her a critical link between facility planning and contract execution. She primarily handles lease agreements and real estate services, ensuring compliance with federal property management standards and efficient use of government resources. Frances collaborates with a diverse range of real estate service providers, including property lessors, real estate brokers, and facility management firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for direct leasing arrangements with property owners and intermediaries who specialize in commercial real estate transactions. While no specific contractors are identified in current records, her engagements typically involve firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial property leasing, tenant coordination, and space optimization. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on transparency, competitive bidding, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Frances Manning’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a preference for full and open competition under FAR Part 12, prioritizing market-driven solutions over socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While she does not currently leverage targeted small business set-asides, her approach ensures broad market access and competitive pricing through unrestricted solicitations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for 75% of her activity, followed by NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) and NAICS 531210 (Real Estate Agents and Brokers). She specializes in securing office spaces, administrative facilities, and other nonresidential properties through long-term lease agreements, demonstrating deep expertise in commercial real estate contracting and federal property management protocols.