Richard A. Scott

Richard A. Scott serves as a Lease Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R9 Leasing Division under the General Services Administration, where he is responsible for acquiring and managing commercial real estate leases to support federal agency operations across Region 9. His procurement portfolio centers on securing long-term leased space for federal offices and operational facilities, ensuring compliance with federal real property standards while optimizing cost-efficiency and portfolio consolidation. Scott oversees the full lifecycle of lease acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—working closely with federal stakeholders to align space requirements with mission needs and strategic footprint reduction goals. Scott maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of institutional real estate owners and property managers, including EYP REALTY, LLC, THE HUNT TRUST BYPASS TRUST, SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, and DLR HOLDINGS 4, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established commercial landlords and regional property entities with proven experience in federal leasing, particularly those holding large, Class A office portfolios in high-demand urban markets. His approach emphasizes stability, long-term occupancy agreements, and performance-based lease terms that ensure facility readiness and operational continuity. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 13.3% are awarded through 8(a) competed pathways. This reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation without compromising the need for scalable, high-quality real estate solutions. Scott’s socioeconomic strategy prioritizes competitive fairness while ensuring access to qualified small business concerns when market conditions permit. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for two-thirds of his activity, followed by NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property). He specializes in procuring leased office space, mixed-use commercial properties, and related real estate services, demonstrating deep expertise in federal lease compliance, space planning, and real property asset management under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act.