Mary Haralson

Mary Haralson serves as a Leasing Specialist responsible for managing real estate acquisition and leasing activities to support federal operational requirements. In this role, she ensures the timely procurement of suitable nonresidential and other real estate properties through competitive and compliant contracting processes. Her work is integral to fulfilling the agency’s facility needs by securing leased spaces that align with mission-critical functions, from administrative offices to specialized operational facilities. She handles the full lifecycle of leasing contracts, from requirements determination and market research to negotiation, award, and performance monitoring, ensuring adherence to FAR and GSA leasing guidelines. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Mary collaborates with a broad spectrum of commercial lessors and property management firms that specialize in commercial real estate. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and value-driven outcomes, fostering partnerships with both large real estate investment trusts and regional property owners who meet federal leasing standards. She maintains a vendor-neutral stance, prioritizing market responsiveness and facility suitability over preferred vendor lists. Mary’s contracting activity is entirely focused on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a strategic preference for full and open competition under FAR Part 13 and Part 17. This approach underscores her commitment to maximizing market access and achieving optimal terms through broad solicitation rather than socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) and NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), indicating deep expertise in securing office spaces, industrial facilities, and specialized real estate assets. She is well-versed in lease structure analysis, space planning compliance, and facility condition assessments, ensuring leased properties meet federal standards for security, accessibility, and operational efficiency.