Robert DeSarbo

Robert DeSarbo serves as Vice President of the Albany Regional Market for Bell Group, overseeing real estate acquisition and leasing activities on behalf of the General Services Administration’s PBS R00 Center for Broker Services. In this capacity, he leads the procurement of commercial office space and nonresidential properties to support federal agency operations across New York’s Capital Region. His role is central to executing GSA’s mission of optimizing the federal footprint through strategic, cost-effective real estate solutions, ensuring secure and efficient workspaces for federal personnel. DeSarbo primarily manages lease acquisitions under the 531120 NAICS code, focusing on long-term, mission-critical property engagements that align with federal workspace standards and sustainability goals. DeSarbo maintains consistent relationships with a select group of commercial real estate owners and developers, including TWO CON LLC, ONNI TIMES SQUARE LP, CVD MAIN LLC, BELTSVILLE GSA FDA LLC, and CC OWNER LLC. These partnerships are typically structured as direct lease negotiations with institutional property holders who possess high-quality, Class A or equivalent office assets suitable for federal occupancy. His contracting approach emphasizes due diligence, market analysis, and compliance with federal leasing regulations, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on transparency and predictable performance. DeSarbo’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for no set-aside classifications, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This pattern underscores a focus on market-driven value and property suitability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing facility quality, location, and operational readiness as primary selection criteria. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all transactions adhere to federal procurement integrity standards and competitive bidding requirements. His technical expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—where he specializes in the acquisition of leased commercial office space, including build-to-suit arrangements, tenant improvements, and space reconfiguration under federal lease guidelines. DeSarbo’s domain expertise lies in evaluating property compliance with GSA’s Federal Building Standards, security protocols, and accessibility requirements under the ADA and GSA’s Design Excellence Program.