Jesse A Cohen

Jesse A. Cohen serves as a key procurement professional within the Public Buildings Service’s R3 Acquisition Management Division under the General Services Administration, overseeing the acquisition of real estate and facility-related services to support federal operations across Region 3. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facilities contracts, Cohen ensures the delivery of safe, functional, and efficient federal workspaces through strategic sourcing of building construction, maintenance, and support services. His work directly advances the agency’s mission to modernize aging infrastructure by securing high-performance facilities through compliant, transparent, and mission-aligned contracting practices. Cohen cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in commercial construction, building systems, and facilities support. He regularly engages with prime contractors in building construction and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades, as well as engineering and facilities management firms. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and integrated project delivery models, fostering partnerships that prioritize quality, sustainability, and lifecycle cost efficiency. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his pattern reflects a preference for experienced, qualified vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-trade facility projects. Cohen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of his acquisitions structured as set-asides. His contracting patterns show a notable emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a consistent preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the federal contracting community. His approach aligns with GSA’s socioeconomic goals, balancing broad competition with targeted outreach to certified small and veteran-owned firms. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, complemented by significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting (238220), facilities support services (561210), and engineering services (541330). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in integrated facility development, where construction, MEP systems, and operational support converge to deliver mission-critical federal work environments.