Kristin Howes

Kristin Howes supports the Pbs R8 Acquisition Management Division within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, playing a critical role in the procurement of real estate and facility support services for federal buildings and land ports of entry. She manages acquisitions aligned with the division’s mission to ensure the safety, functionality, and operational efficiency of the nation’s federal infrastructure, focusing on long-term leasing, property management, and integrated facility services. Her work encompasses the full lifecycle of real property contracts, from requirements definition through contract administration, with an emphasis on design-build and modernization initiatives that enhance federal asset performance. Howes maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors specializing in real estate leasing and facility operations, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in commercial property management, security services, and building maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering stable, long-term vendor collaborations that align with federal facility standards. Her procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on market-wide competition rather than targeted small business set-asides, prioritizing capability and capacity over socioeconomic classification in award decisions. The primary NAICS codes under her purview are 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property), indicating a deep specialization in commercial real estate leasing for federal occupancy. She procures services related to building operations, maintenance, security, and infrastructure support, demonstrating technical expertise in facility management, real property law, and federal real estate acquisition policy.