Swindale Rhodes

Swindale L. Rhodes serves as a Contracting Officer within the PBS R4 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service. In this role, he is responsible for managing the acquisition of nonresidential real estate leases and related professional services to support federal agency operations across the Southeastern United States. His portfolio centers on strategic, long-term leasing actions and integrated facility solutions that align with GSA’s mission of optimizing federal real estate utilization. Rhodes oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, GSA policy, and federal real property standards. Rhodes maintains consistent contracting relationships with key vendors including CROWN LEASING INC and FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, reflecting a focus on specialized real estate leasing and facility adaptation services. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established industry partners with proven capacity in commercial property management and adaptive reuse of existing structures. These partnerships are typically structured as firm-fixed-price or indefinite-delivery contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and facility readiness. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation through 16.7% total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his awards consistently support small business contractors in professional services and construction sectors. Rhodes’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), reflecting his expertise in securing leasehold improvements, design integration, and facility modernization. He also procures engineering services and specialized technical consulting to support adaptive reuse projects, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in federal real estate consolidation and mission-critical space planning.