James Korman

James Korman serves as a key procurement professional within the Pbs R3 Office of Leasing under the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he manages the acquisition of nonresidential real estate leases to support federal agency operations. His responsibilities include executing long-term leasing arrangements for office space and related real estate services, ensuring federal work environments are secure, efficient, and aligned with mission requirements. Korman specializes in full-service lease transactions, including build-to-suit, tenant improvement allowances, and facility management services, all governed under GSA’s real property acquisition authorities. He plays a central role in optimizing the federal footprint through strategic, portfolio-level leasing decisions that reduce costs and enhance operational readiness. Korman maintains consistent relationships with a select group of real estate developers and leasing entities, including 801 State Street Holdings, LLC, Boyd Greensboro II GSA, LLC, and Allied Defense Industries, LLC. These partnerships are primarily transactional, centered on the acquisition of existing or newly constructed commercial properties suitable for federal occupancy. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced lessors with proven track records in federal compliance, property management, and adaptive reuse of commercial assets. Vendor engagement is typically structured through competitive solicitation processes under GSA’s leasing authorities. Korman’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on market-wide competition for high-value real estate assets rather than targeted small business participation. While small business entities are eligible, there is no formal preference or dedicated programmatic emphasis on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms in his portfolio. His procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)—indicating deep expertise in commercial real estate leasing. He procures turnkey leased space solutions, including shell builds, fit-outs, and integrated facility services, with an emphasis on Class A office environments that meet federal security and accessibility standards.