Elaine Henderson

L. Elaine Henderson serves as a key procurement lead within the PBS R6 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages the acquisition of nonresidential leased space to support federal agency operations nationwide. Her role centers on executing strategic real estate leasing contracts under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, ensuring that leased facilities meet mission-critical requirements for office, administrative, and operational use. She oversees the full lifecycle of lease acquisitions—from market research and requirement definition to contract award and performance monitoring—prioritizing cost-effective, long-term solutions that align with federal real property standards and sustainability goals. Henderson maintains a consistent working relationship with BELLA TERRA LLC, the primary lessor of nonresidential properties in her portfolio. Her contracting pattern reflects a preference for established real estate lessors with proven experience in federal compliance, property management, and adaptive space solutions. These partnerships are typically structured as firm-fixed-price leases with option periods, emphasizing stability, predictable costs, and facility readiness for federal occupancy. Her procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the most suitable space regardless of vendor size, prioritizing functional suitability, location, and operational efficiency over socioeconomic preferences. Her technical expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—where she specializes in procuring turnkey leased office environments, including build-outs, utilities, security systems, and ADA-compliant infrastructure. She works exclusively within the commercial real estate leasing domain, ensuring that all acquisitions meet GSA’s Real Property Standards and federal facility requirements.