Paul B Koch

Paul B. Koch serves as a Leasing Technician within the Public Buildings Service’s Northern Region (GSA Agency Code 47PH06), responsible for managing the acquisition and administration of non-residential real estate leases to support federal agency operations. In this role, he executes procurement activities aligned with GSA’s mission to provide secure, efficient, and mission-critical facilities, ensuring compliance with federal leasing regulations and real property management standards. His acquisitions primarily involve long-term lease agreements for office space, data centers, and other non-residential properties, requiring detailed analysis of property specifications, market conditions, and tenant fit to meet agency operational needs. Mr. Koch works with a broad spectrum of commercial real estate owners, property managers, and leasing agents who provide federal agencies with leased space under GSA’s leasing authorities. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his engagements typically involve private-sector lessors with experience in federal compliance, building security protocols, and energy-efficient infrastructure. His working relationships are transactional and regulatory in nature, emphasizing adherence to Federal Property and Administrative Services Act requirements and GSA’s Real Property Acquisition Handbook. Mr. Koch’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This approach prioritizes facility suitability, cost-effectiveness, and operational readiness over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with the nature of real property leasing acquisitions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property), reflecting deep expertise in commercial property leasing, space planning, and facility alignment with federal operational requirements. He specializes in procuring turnkey leased spaces that meet Class A standards, including ADA compliance, cybersecurity infrastructure, and environmental sustainability features.