Hunter Powell

Hunter Powell serves as a secondary procurement contact within the Pbs R00 Office of Leasing at the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, supporting the acquisition of nonresidential real estate to fulfill mission-critical federal space requirements. While not the primary contracting officer, Powell plays a key role in facilitating lease negotiations, coordinating property assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal real property standards. Their work directly enables the agency’s mission to secure secure, accessible, and efficient office facilities for federal agencies, particularly those supporting law enforcement and administrative operations. Powell routinely handles complex lease acquisitions under FAR Part 17 and GSA’s Real Property Acquisition Directive, focusing on long-term, mission-aligned tenancy agreements. Powell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of commercial real estate landlords and property managers, including POYDRAS CENTER, LLC, RADLER ENTERPRISES, INC., SFLP 11800 LLC, NORTHWEST CORPORATE MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., and Norfolk Properties, LLC. These partnerships involve the negotiation of gross lease structures, build-out allowances, and facility upgrades to meet federal security and accessibility mandates under the ADA and GSA’s Fit for Purpose standards. The relationships are characterized by repeat engagement and a focus on institutional knowledge, with contractors frequently reselected for their ability to deliver turnkey leased spaces that align with federal operational needs. Powell’s procurement activity reflects a strict adherence to full and open competition, with 100% of leasing actions conducted under no set-aside conditions. There is no formal preference for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs; instead, decisions are driven by facility suitability, location, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with federal building codes. This reflects a mission-first approach prioritizing operational readiness over socioeconomic targeting. The agency’s entire leasing portfolio is concentrated under NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)—indicating a singular focus on procuring existing commercial office space. Powell’s expertise lies in evaluating building infrastructure, zoning compliance, parking ratios, and proximity to federal service hubs, ensuring leased spaces meet stringent GSA facility standards without requiring new construction.