John Friel

John Friel, as the VA Leasing Agent representing Carpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate, serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of Construction & Facilities Management (36C10F), responsible for securing commercial real estate leases to support Veterans Affairs healthcare and administrative facilities nationwide. His role centers on end-to-end lease acquisition processes, including site selection, lease negotiation, compliance with federal real property regulations, and ensuring alignment with VA’s mission to deliver accessible, modern, and mission-critical environments for veterans. He specializes in nonresidential leasing transactions, managing a portfolio of long-term, mission-driven real estate contracts that enable VA to operate outpatient clinics, administrative offices, and support facilities without capital construction. Friel maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced commercial real estate developers and property managers, including Legacy Investment and Management, LLC; Carnegie Management and Development Corporation; E2L FDS Nashville, LLC; USFP II LLC; and VetMedProperty LLC. These partners are selected for their proven expertise in delivering VA-compliant leased facilities, navigating federal leasing requirements, and delivering turnkey solutions that meet VA’s stringent operational and accessibility standards. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-performing vendors with a track record of reliability and regulatory adherence. Friel’s procurement activity is entirely classified under “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not a primary contracting driver in his portfolio, his process remains transparent and compliant with FAR guidelines, ensuring equitable access for all qualified vendors. His primary NAICS specialization is 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)—reflecting a narrow, deep expertise in commercial lease acquisitions for federal healthcare infrastructure. He exclusively procures leased space for clinical, administrative, and support functions, demonstrating technical fluency in real estate compliance, build-to-suit lease structures, and facility operational readiness requirements under VA’s facilities management framework.