Raquel Howard

Raquel Howard serves as a Transaction Manager at the PBS R00 Center for Broker Services within the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she plays a pivotal role in securing commercial real estate assets to support federal agency operations nationwide. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of lease acquisitions for nonresidential office space, from market analysis and solicitation to contract award and administration. She ensures alignment with federal real estate strategic goals, including footprint optimization and cost-efficiency, by executing complex leasing transactions under the authority of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act. Her acquisitions are exclusively focused on long-term, mission-critical workspace solutions for federal tenants. Howard maintains consistent relationships with a select group of commercial property owners and real estate entities, including TWO CON LLC, ONNI TIMES SQUARE LP, CVD MAIN LLC, BELTSVILLE GSA FDA LLC, and CC OWNER LLC. These partnerships are primarily transactional and asset-specific, centered on the acquisition of leased space in urban and suburban office markets. Her contracting approach emphasizes efficiency and compliance, with a preference for direct negotiations and streamlined procurement pathways that prioritize timely occupancy and operational readiness. Howard’s procurement activity reflects a strict focus on non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under unrestricted competition. This underscores a mission-driven priority to secure the most suitable space based on location, condition, and cost-effectiveness, rather than socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not a primary lever in her portfolio, her process remains fully compliant with all federal acquisition regulations. Her technical domain is exclusively aligned with NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses). She specializes in procuring commercial office space through lease agreements, evaluating property characteristics such as building class, accessibility, security infrastructure, and compliance with federal workspace standards. Her expertise lies in navigating the complexities of federal real estate leasing, ensuring that every acquisition supports the agency’s mandate to provide secure, efficient, and sustainable work environments for federal personnel.