Jim Plaga

Jim L. Plaga serves as a Realty Specialist within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, Greater West region, where he plays a critical role in managing real property acquisition, leasing, and facility optimization for federal agencies. His responsibilities include negotiating leases, evaluating property suitability, and ensuring compliance with federal real estate standards, including accessibility and energy efficiency mandates. Plaga primarily handles non-construction real property transactions, focusing on the procurement of leased space for administrative and operational use, aligning with GSA’s mission to deliver secure, sustainable, and cost-effective federal facilities across the region. Plaga’s contracting patterns reflect a strong reliance on commercial real estate lessors and property management firms, with no dominant contractor relationships identified. He engages with a broad base of private-sector property owners and real estate service providers, typically through competitive solicitation processes under FAR Part 13 and Part 14 procedures. His approach emphasizes transparency, market research, and adherence to federal leasing guidelines, fostering professional vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and performance accountability. His procurement activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 98.1% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a preference for market-driven solutions. Only 1.9% of awards are designated as 8(a) competed, indicating minimal use of socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not a primary focus, Plaga remains compliant with all statutory requirements and occasionally engages 8(a) certified firms when market conditions align. Plaga’s primary NAICS focus lies in real property leasing, with 91.3% of activity centered on NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) and 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings). He also handles niche acquisitions in support activities for road transportation and legal services, though these represent minor components of his portfolio. His expertise centers on commercial real estate leasing, facility space optimization, and federal property compliance, making him a key operator in GSA’s realty acquisition ecosystem.