Gloria Q. Friedbauer

Gloria Q. Friedbauer serves as a Contract Specialist within the PBS R3 Acq Management Division of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements for federal facility infrastructure and real estate services across Region 3. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for architectural design, facility maintenance, and real estate leasing, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver safe, efficient, and modern federal workspaces. She specializes in complex, mission-critical acquisitions that support the upkeep and modernization of aging federal buildings, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with operational needs. Friedbauer collaborates with a diverse pool of professional service providers, including architectural firms, real estate consultants, and technical service vendors, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in federal facility standards and sustainable design practices. She maintains a collaborative, transparent working relationship with industry, emphasizing clear solicitation language and equitable evaluation criteria to promote competition and accountability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Friedbauer consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, aligning with GSA’s broader goals to enhance market access and diversity in federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), 531390 (Other Activities Related to Real Estate), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), demonstrating deep expertise in facility planning, space management, and technical consulting. She regularly procures services related to building condition assessments, lease negotiations, environmental compliance, and facility optimization, positioning her at the intersection of real estate strategy and federal construction procurement.