Jean A. Kowalski

Jean A. Kowalski serves as a Realty Specialist within the Pbs R5 Office of Leasing at the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she is responsible for managing federal leasehold acquisitions of nonresidential commercial space to support agency operational requirements. Her role encompasses the full lifecycle of real property leasing—from market analysis and site selection to lease negotiation and contract administration—ensuring federal facilities are secured in alignment with cost-effectiveness, security, and operational flexibility mandates. Kowalski primarily handles space acquisition for office and institutional uses, coordinating with federal stakeholders to meet space standards and sustainability goals under GSA’s leasing authority. Her primary contractor relationship is with the Metropolitan Airports Commission of Minneapolis, a key non-traditional lessor of federal space that operates under unique public authority structures. Kowalski’s working relationships reflect a preference for long-term, stable partnerships with entities that own and manage large-scale commercial properties, often involving complex lease structures such as triple-net leases and build-to-suit arrangements. These partnerships are typically formed through competitive solicitation processes under FAR Part 17 and GSA’s Lease Acquisition Directive. Kowalski’s procurement activity reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This underscores a mission-driven focus on securing optimal space solutions rather than socioeconomic targeting, consistent with GSA’s mandate to prioritize value and efficiency in federal real estate procurement. Her technical expertise centers exclusively on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—where she specializes in procuring leased office space, tenant improvements, and related real estate services. She possesses deep familiarity with commercial real estate market dynamics, leasehold interests, and facility compliance standards, making her a subject matter expert in federal nonresidential leasing strategy.