Jaquolene M. Forys

Jaquolene M. Forys serves as a Leasing Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R5 Acquisition Management Division, where she leads the acquisition of real estate leasing services to support federal facility operations nationwide. Her role is critical to the agency’s mission of modernizing and sustaining the federal government’s physical infrastructure, particularly through the procurement of nonresidential and other real estate leasing arrangements that enable mission-critical workspace for federal agencies. She manages the full lifecycle of leasing contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with GSA’s sustainability and efficiency goals. Forys maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key vendor that provides integrated facility support services tied to leased spaces, including build-out, maintenance coordination, and site-specific modifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term operational reliability over short-term cost savings, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in adapting leased properties to meet federal security, accessibility, and environmental standards. Forys does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides; all of her leasing acquisitions are competed fully open to the market. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition and value through broad-based eligibility rather than targeted socioeconomically designated programs, aligning with the nature of real estate leasing as a service typically delivered by established commercial landlords and property managers. Her procurement expertise centers on NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) and 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), reflecting a specialization in the acquisition of commercial office space, mixed-use facilities, and mission-aligned real estate assets. She is deeply versed in lease structuring, space planning, and facility integration requirements, ensuring leased properties meet federal standards for operations, security, and ADA compliance.