Takiyah Smith

Takiyah Smith serves as a key procurement professional within the PBS R4 Office of Leasing, part of the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, where she manages the acquisition of nonresidential lease space to support federal agency operations across the Southeastern United States. Her responsibilities center on executing strategic, long-term real estate leases that align with federal mission requirements, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable workspace solutions. She oversees the full lifecycle of leasing contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—focusing on securing optimal facilities that enable operational readiness while adhering to federal real property management standards. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with primary contractors such as CROWN LEASING INC and FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC, both of which provide specialized leasing and facility management services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, vertically integrated real estate firms capable of delivering turnkey lease solutions, including build-out coordination, compliance with federal standards, and long-term property management. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors with proven track records in federal leasing environments, emphasizing reliability and regulatory adherence over competitive bidding alone. Smith’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on securing the most suitable space for federal operations rather than prioritizing socioeconomic categories, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on operational efficiency over socioeconomic targeting. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 531120—Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings—where she specializes in procuring leased office, administrative, and operational facilities. She possesses deep familiarity with federal leasing regulations, space planning requirements, and the integration of lease terms with agency occupancy needs, making her a critical liaison between federal stakeholders and private real estate providers.