Katherine Roxborough

Katherine Roxborough serves as a key procurement professional within the PBS R8 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages the acquisition of nonresidential real estate to support federal agency operations nationwide. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of leasing contracts, from market research and requirements definition to lease execution and performance monitoring, ensuring that all spaces meet federal standards for security, accessibility, and operational efficiency. She specializes in long-term, mission-critical real property leases, working closely with federal stakeholders to align space needs with strategic facility planning goals and sustainability mandates. Her contractor relationships are centered on lessors of commercial and institutional real estate, including national and regional property owners, real estate investment trusts, and commercial property management firms. Roxborough engages with vendors who demonstrate expertise in adaptive reuse, facility modernization, and compliance with federal building codes, fostering partnerships grounded in transparency, performance accountability, and lease term flexibility. She maintains a consistent, arms-length contracting approach, prioritizing market-driven solutions over sole-source arrangements. Roxborough’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, including no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the nature of the real estate leasing market, where the pool of qualified lessors is typically limited to large-scale property holders rather than small business entities. Her primary focus is on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—where she procures leased office, administrative, and operational facilities across diverse geographies. Her technical expertise lies in evaluating building conditions, lease structures, utility infrastructure, and compliance with GSA’s Real Property Standards, ensuring federal tenants receive secure, efficient, and cost-effective workspace solutions.