Katie Noel

Katie Noel supports the Public Buildings Service’s Pbs R8 Office of Leasing within the General Services Administration, where she plays a critical role in executing nonresidential real estate leasing acquisitions to meet federal agency space requirements. Her work centers on securing long-term leases for office and operational facilities that comply with federal standards for security, accessibility, and operational efficiency. She manages the full lifecycle of leasing contracts—from market research and requirement definition to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with GSA’s strategic goals of space optimization and sustainable facility management. Her acquisitions are primarily lease-based, involving complex real property transactions rather than construction or tenant improvements. While specific contractor names are not available, Katie collaborates with a broad spectrum of commercial real estate owners and property management firms that own and operate nonresidential buildings across the United States. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for direct, non-competitive lease agreements with established landlords who meet federal facility standards, often through negotiated procurements under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act. She maintains professional relationships with regional and national real estate entities experienced in federal leasing compliance, including those familiar with GSA’s leasing policies and reporting requirements. Katie’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of leasing actions conducted as full and open competitions. This reflects the nature of the real estate market, where property ownership typically does not align with small business certification categories, and the need for large-scale, geographically dispersed facilities limits set-aside applicability. Her approach prioritizes market competitiveness and value over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with GSA’s leasing guidelines. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 531120, the lessors of nonresidential buildings, which accounts for 85.7% of her activity, indicating deep expertise in procuring conventional office and institutional space. The remaining 14.3% involves NAICS 531130, reflecting occasional needs for self-storage or specialized storage facilities. She brings technical proficiency in real property law, lease accounting standards, and federal facility requirements, ensuring all leases meet statutory and regulatory obligations.