Lori Melchin

Lori Melchin serves as a key procurement professional within the PBS R1 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she oversees the acquisition of leased real estate to support federal agency operations nationwide. Her role centers on securing secure, efficient, and fiscally responsible nonresidential space that aligns with federal facility standards and sustainability goals. She manages the full lifecycle of leasing contracts—from market research and requirement development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal real property regulations and GSA’s strategic space optimization objectives. Her acquisitions primarily involve long-term leases for office, institutional, and mission-critical facilities across the United States. Melchin’s contracting patterns reflect a focus on direct leasing arrangements with private real estate owners and property managers, rather than third-party brokerage or service providers. She works closely with commercial landlords and real estate entities that own and operate Class A and B office buildings, industrial facilities, and mixed-use properties suitable for federal occupancy. Her relationships are primarily transactional and performance-driven, emphasizing lease terms that ensure facility readiness, security compliance, and operational continuity for federal tenants. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides in her procurement portfolio; 100% of her acquisitions are competed without restriction, reflecting a mandate to prioritize cost-effectiveness and facility suitability over socioeconomic targeting. This approach aligns with the agency’s emphasis on maximizing value and minimizing administrative complexity in real property leasing. Her expertise is concentrated in NAICS 531120, the category for lessors of nonresidential buildings, which accounts for nearly 95% of her activity. She specializes in negotiating net leases, build-to-suit arrangements, and renewal options with property owners who meet federal security, accessibility, and environmental standards. Her domain expertise lies in federal real estate procurement, with a deep understanding of GSA’s leasing policies, building code compliance, and facility transition protocols.