Gary Ceder

Gary Ceder serves as a key procurement lead within the Public Buildings Service’s PBS R9 Leasing Division under the General Services Administration, responsible for managing real estate leasing acquisitions to support federal agency operations across Region 9. He oversees the full lifecycle of commercial space procurement, from needs assessment and market research to contract award and performance monitoring, ensuring federal facilities meet operational, security, and efficiency standards. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to consolidate federal footprints and optimize real estate portfolios through strategic, cost-effective leasing solutions. Ceder primarily handles service-based acquisitions under the real estate brokerage and leasing domain, with a focus on long-term, mission-critical space requirements. Ceder maintains consistent relationships with a select group of experienced real estate entities, including EYP REALTY, LLC, THE HUNT TRUST BYPASS TRUST, SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, and DLR HOLDINGS 4, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established commercial real estate firms with deep regional expertise and proven capacity to deliver complex, multi-tenant leasing arrangements. His contracting approach emphasizes stability and performance reliability, often renewing or expanding engagements with vendors who demonstrate compliance with federal lease standards and timely delivery of facility services. Ceder’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with the agency’s priority to maximize value and efficiency through broad market engagement rather than targeted socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, all procurements adhere to federal transparency and competition requirements. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 531210 — Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers — indicating specialized expertise in commercial property leasing, space negotiation, portfolio optimization, and landlord-tenant contract management. He procures services related to lease administration, space planning, and facility coordination for federal tenants, operating within a domain that demands deep knowledge of federal real estate regulations and market dynamics in Region 9.