Harace Carter

Horace L. Carter serves as a Realty Specialist within the PBS R4 Office of Leasing at the General Services Administration, where he plays a pivotal role in securing nonresidential real estate assets to support federal operations across the Southeastern United States. Responsible for the end-to-end leasing lifecycle—from market analysis and site selection to lease negotiation and portfolio management—he ensures federal agencies receive mission-critical space that aligns with operational needs, cost-efficiency goals, and long-term consolidation strategies. His acquisitions primarily involve commercial lease agreements for office, administrative, and support facilities, with a focus on optimizing federal real estate footprints through strategic, long-term contracts. Carter maintains consistent working relationships with key real estate partners, including Crown Leasing Inc. and FinCantieri Marine Repair LLC, both of which provide specialized leasing and facility management services. His procurement approach emphasizes direct negotiations with experienced lessors and real estate brokers who possess deep regional market knowledge and proven capacity to deliver turnkey leased spaces compliant with federal standards. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with established track records in federal leasing, ensuring timely delivery and operational continuity for tenant agencies. Carter’s contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, his procurement decisions are driven by market availability, facility suitability, and mission alignment rather than socioeconomic criteria. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), which accounts for two-thirds of his activity, followed by NAICS 531210 (Real Estate Agents and Brokers) and NAICS 531130 (Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage). This specialization underscores his expertise in commercial property leasing, facility assessment, and real estate brokerage services tailored to federal operational requirements.