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Region One Hosts Successful PBS Virtual Customer Forum, Part II

*This is part two of a two part recap on the R1 PBS Virtual Customer Forum. Read Part I here.

Strategies For Real Property Utilization

The mission of the Office of Real Property Utilization is to "Lead the Federal Government in optimizing its real property portfolio through effective and tailored disposition and utilization strategies".

The staff includes:

  • Real Estate Experts
  • Certified Appraisers
  • Auctioneers
  • Planners
  • Project Managers
  • Contracting Officers Environmental Experts
  • Legal Counsel

The Real Property utilization team understands the unique aspects of both public and privately owned real estate. They work closely with local and state officials as well as Congress while keeping a pulse of complying with environmental and cultural laws. GSA's utilization experts are also well versed in how to deal with special title and infrastructure concerns as well as specialized Government uses that are sometimes not easily adaptable.

The results speak for themselves: FY16 - FY20

  • Over 700 Deals (7% went to sale)
  • Over 50,000 acres conveyed
  • Over 500 Public Auctions and Sole Source Negotiations
  • Assisted over 20 agencies with real property needs

Resources

For information on current educational offerings, or workshops tailored to your agency needs, please contact:

Gary Jordan
gary.jordan@gsa.gov
202-841-6995

Federal Acquisition Service Offerings

The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) "delivers comprehensive products and services across the government at the best value possible".

Available Solutions Include:

  • Products and Services
  • Technology
  • Motor Vehicle Management
  • Transportation
  • Travel
  • Procurement and Online Acquisition Tools

FAS also offers:

  • Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): Providing access to more than 11 million commercial supplies and services at volume discount pricing.
  • One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS)
  • Human Capital and Training Solutions (HCATS)
  • Network Services and Telecom
  • Market Research As A Service (MRAS): Free, high quality market research that visually tells a story
  • Acquisition Planning Packages

Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience at GSA means:

  • Taking actions to maintain existing systems and structures
  • Renew, develop, and innovate to improve the ability of systems and structures to adapt to small and large changes

GSA accounts for climate change risk management with project planning, facilities management and beyond. The design criteria includes critical infrastructure, storm water, and water intrusion. We also audit buildings to prioritize risk, incorporate climate change into the Guiding Principles Checklist, and determine flood mitigation plans for projects.

Region One is part of a multiple agency cooperation to protect the natural environment, public health, and support the needs of states, Tribes, and communities of New England. The group was formed to work on complex environmental issues of concern to the New England Region It's goal is to coordinate across federal programs to communicate and collaborate effective solutions to issues of shared interest, provide content for Climate Resilience Toolkit and work together to plan for and address regional issues such as drought, floods, climate change, sedimentation, and coastal assessment and management.

For additional questions on the R1 PBS Virtual Customer Forum, contact:
Vicki Kwiatek
vicki.kwiatek@gsa.gov or
Region01customerforum@gsa.gov

You can also view the full presentation in power point [PPTX - 40 MB].

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Last updated: Sep 27, 2021
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