Nicholas Gilida

Nick Gilida serves as a Realty Specialist at the National Operations Center within the Bureau of Land Management, where he manages real property acquisitions and leasing activities to support federal infrastructure and operational needs. His role is central to securing suitable facilities for land management operations, including offices, maintenance depots, and field stations across public lands. Gilida handles non-construction real estate transactions under FAR Part 17 and 41, focusing on lease negotiations, space optimization, and compliance with federal real property standards. His acquisitions directly enable mission-critical functions such as environmental monitoring, public access management, and resource protection. Gilida maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of specialized real estate firms, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., DJ&A, P.C., Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., and Wasatch West Contracting LLC. These vendors provide expertise in property evaluation, lease administration, facility management, and adaptive reuse of existing structures. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with firms experienced in federal land use constraints and environmental compliance, fostering reliable service delivery across diverse geographic regions. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 64.6% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 35.4% of awards directed to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational efficiency or market competitiveness. Gilida’s procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for 97.8% of his activity, with minor engagement in NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property). He specializes in procuring leased commercial and industrial spaces suited for federal operational use, including warehouses, administrative facilities, and ranger stations. His domain expertise lies in real property acquisition strategies that align with BLM’s land stewardship mission, ensuring leased assets meet technical, environmental, and accessibility requirements for public land management operations.