Stephen Janssen

Stephen Janssen serves as a primary Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s Office of Leasing at the General Services Administration, responsible for managing the acquisition of nonresidential real estate to support federal agency operations nationwide. He oversees the full lifecycle of lease procurements, from market research and requirement development to contract award and performance management, ensuring facilities meet federal standards for security, accessibility, and operational efficiency. His portfolio centers on securing office and mission-critical space for law enforcement, administrative, and public service functions, with a strong emphasis on strategic space optimization and long-term facility sustainability. Janssen maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of commercial real estate lessors, including POYDRAS CENTER, LLC, RADLER ENTERPRISES, INC., SFLP 11800 LLC, NORTHWEST CORPORATE MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., and Norfolk Properties, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, nationally recognized property owners with established portfolios of Class A and B office buildings suitable for federal occupancy. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, performance-based leasing terms, and rigorous compliance with GSA leasing policies and federal real property standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are competed without set-asides (63%), Janssen demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 37% of awards directed to 8(a) certified firms. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity while maintaining competitive rigor. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize 8(a) firms in contested environments, aligning with GSA’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), accounting for 87.5% of his activity, with additional support for NAICS 531190 (Other Real Estate Property) and NAICS 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages). He specializes in procuring leased office space with built-in infrastructure for secure federal operations, demonstrating deep expertise in commercial real estate leasing, facility compliance, and federal space acquisition policy.