Matthew Sermont

Matthew Sermont serves as a key procurement professional within the Pbs R5 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he manages federal leasehold acquisitions for nonresidential real estate. His role centers on securing flexible, secure, and cost-effective commercial space to house federal operations nationwide, primarily through long-term lease agreements under FAR Part 17. He oversees the full lifecycle of leasing contracts—from market research and requirement development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal real property standards and GSA’s strategic objectives for space optimization and operational efficiency. Sermont maintains a primary working relationship with the Metropolitan Airports Commission of Minneapolis, a recurring lessor of federal office space. His contractor engagements are dominated by institutional real estate owners and property managers with experience in federal compliance, building security, and ADA-accessible infrastructure. These partnerships are typically non-competitive, reflecting the specialized nature of leasehold interests in mission-critical urban and suburban facilities that meet stringent federal operational and security requirements. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 98% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Only 2% of contracts are competed under the 8(a) program, indicating a focus on market-driven solutions rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is minimal, his approach prioritizes facility suitability, location, and long-term fiscal responsibility over socioeconomic preferences. Sermont’s portfolio is concentrated in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) at 70%, with additional activity in NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) at 30%. He specializes in procuring leased office facilities, including Class B and A commercial buildings, with an emphasis on build-to-suit leases, tenant improvement allowances, and integrated facility services. His expertise lies in navigating complex real estate law, federal lease compliance, and property condition assessments to ensure mission readiness.