Lindsay Killian

Johnathan Taylor serves as a Lease Contracting Officer within the Office of Construction & Facilities Management (36C10F) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition and lease of nonresidential real estate to support veteran healthcare and administrative facilities nationwide. His portfolio centers on securing mission-critical leased spaces—including outpatient clinics, administrative offices, and specialized medical service centers—through competitive solicitation processes that ensure compliance with federal leasing statutes and VA facility standards. Taylor plays a pivotal role in aligning real estate acquisitions with the agency’s strategic goal of delivering accessible, modern, and sustainable environments for veterans. He maintains established working relationships with a core group of experienced real estate developers and property management firms, including LEGACY INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT, LLC, CARNEGIE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, E2L FDS NASHVILLE, LLC, USFP II LLC, and VETMEDPROPERTY LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal leasing, long-term property management, and adaptive reuse of commercial properties to meet VA’s clinical and operational requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes stability, performance history, and compliance with federal property standards. Taylor’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while 22.2% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a targeted commitment to veteran-owned enterprise participation. His socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach—favoring broad competition while intentionally advancing opportunities for qualified SDVOSBs in the real estate sector. His technical expertise lies primarily in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property), focusing on the acquisition of fully leased, turnkey facilities rather than construction or renovation. He specializes in evaluating lease terms, tenant improvement allowances, and operational sustainability metrics to ensure long-term value and mission alignment.