James Coffelt

James A. Coffelt serves as a Contracting Officer for the PBS R10 Office of Leasing within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of nonresidential leased space to support federal agency operations across the Pacific Northwest. His role is central to fulfilling the agency’s mission of securing efficient, secure, and cost-effective workspace solutions through strategic real estate procurement. Coffelt primarily handles full-service lease acquisitions under FAR Part 17 and GSA’s Leasing Policy, negotiating terms for office space, build-outs, and related services to consolidate federal footprints and optimize taxpayer value. Coffelt maintains collaborative relationships with commercial real estate owners, property management firms, and leasing agents who specialize in federal compliance and GSA lease standards. He works closely with landlords and developers to ensure lease terms align with federal requirements for security, accessibility, and sustainability. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with landlords capable of delivering turnkey solutions, including tenant improvements and facility maintenance, while adhering to GSA’s leasing best practices and performance metrics. Coffelt’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his actions designated as “No Set-Aside.” While he does not currently prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his contracting decisions are grounded in value-driven outcomes and market competitiveness, ensuring the best possible space solutions for federal missions without artificial constraints. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), which accounts for nearly 89% of his activity, reflecting his specialization in acquiring commercial office space for federal tenants. The remaining 11% involves other real estate leasing under NAICS 531190. Coffelt’s expertise centers on lease structuring, space planning, and compliance with GSA’s Real Property Management directives, making him a key player in federal real estate consolidation efforts throughout the region.