Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris serves as a procurement professional within the PBS R1 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where he plays a critical role in securing leased real estate to support federal agency operations nationwide. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of nonresidential leasing contracts, from needs assessment and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award. He specializes in acquiring secure, efficient, and fiscally responsible office and institutional space that aligns with federal operational requirements and sustainability goals. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with GSA’s mission to optimize space utilization and reduce long-term occupancy costs through strategic leasing solutions. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Harris engages with a broad spectrum of commercial real estate owners, property managers, and leasing agents who hold nonresidential properties suitable for federal occupancy. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established landlords with proven track records in federal compliance, building maintenance, and lease administration. Partnerships are typically structured around long-term leases with performance-based clauses, including energy efficiency benchmarks and facility condition requirements. Harris’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This approach prioritizes market-wide competition to achieve optimal value and facility quality, consistent with GSA’s mandate for fiscal responsibility and transparency in real estate acquisitions. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—which encompasses the leasing of office buildings, medical facilities, courthouses, and other institutional properties. He possesses deep expertise in commercial real estate leasing standards, building code compliance, and federal facility requirements, ensuring leased spaces meet stringent security, accessibility, and environmental performance criteria.