Ryan Geertsma

Ryan Geertsma 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 managing the acquisition of commercial real estate leases to support federal agency operations across Region 9. His role centers on negotiating and administering long-term lease agreements for office and nonresidential space, ensuring compliance with federal property management standards, fiscal responsibility, and alignment with GSA’s strategic goals of portfolio optimization and footprint consolidation. He handles full lifecycle lease procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and performance oversight—focusing on securing functional, secure, and cost-effective facilities for federal tenants. Geertsma maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced real estate lessors, 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 property owners and institutional landlords with proven track records in managing federal lease obligations. His contracting approach emphasizes stability, reliability, and long-term asset management, often resulting in multi-year lease renewals and expansions with trusted vendors who understand federal compliance requirements. His procurement activity reflects a 100% no set-aside policy, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern underscores a mission-driven prioritization of facility suitability, location, and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for immediate and scalable space solutions. Geertsma’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) and 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), reflecting deep expertise in leasing commercial office spaces, mixed-use properties, and specialized federal facilities. He specializes in procuring turnkey leased environments that meet federal security, accessibility, and sustainability standards, demonstrating technical fluency in real estate law, lease accounting, and federal property management frameworks.