Julie Hepp

Julie Hepp serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R2 Office of Leasing at the General Services Administration, where she is responsible for managing the acquisition of nonresidential real estate leases to support federal agency operations nationwide. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle procurement activities for office space, specialized facilities, and ancillary real estate services, ensuring compliance with federal leasing statutes and GSA’s mission to deliver secure, efficient, and cost-effective work environments. She routinely handles competitive solicitation processes, lease negotiations, and contract administration for long-term real property agreements under the authority of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act. Julie maintains consistent contracting relationships with key real estate lessors, including TRPF 86 Chambers Street LLC and Bear Mountainside Realty Limited Liability Company, which provide critical leased facilities across high-demand federal markets. Her working relationships reflect a preference for established commercial landlords with proven experience in federal lease compliance, adaptive reuse of historic properties, and turnkey space delivery. These partnerships are typically formed through open market solicitations and are characterized by long-term contract stability and performance-based management. Julie’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% open market approach, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. Her contracting strategy prioritizes market competitiveness and value optimization over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s focus on securing the most suitable real estate assets regardless of vendor size or certification status. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 531190—Lessors of Other Real Estate Property—where she specializes in acquiring commercial office space, mixed-use properties, and facility support services tailored to federal operational needs. She possesses deep expertise in lease structuring, space planning compliance, and real estate market analysis, ensuring federal tenants receive functional, sustainable, and fully compliant workspaces.