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GSA reshuffles the deck, ousting Public Buildings Service chief Michael Peters

GSA reshuffles the deck, ousting Public Buildings Service chief Michael Peters

GSA announced 29 July 2025 that Michael Peters, commissioner of the Public Buildings Service (PBS), will step down as part of broader management changes at the agency. Peters’ unexpected departure comes just days after GSA Administrator Stephen Ehikian was replaced by Michael Rigas, formerly of the State Department, reports the

GENCO Systems, Inc. (B-423304)

GENCO Systems, Inc. (B-423304)

You should not care. Category: Best value tradeoff Date: 7 May 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423304 GENCO Systems protested GSA’s issuance of a fixed-price task order under a Federal Supply Schedule BPA to Jay Shapiro & Associates for construction management services at the Addabbo Federal Building

Critics warn GSA property sell-off could destabilize DC market and federal operations

Critics warn GSA property sell-off could destabilize DC market and federal operations

GSA's acceleration of federal property disposal is drawing sharp criticism from real estate experts and lawmakers who warn the strategy could backfire—financially and operationally—if not executed carefully. The Trump administration’s DOGE is leading the initiative, which aims to drastically shrink the federal footprint and generate

GSA's erroneous lease termination highlights challenges in federal property management

GSA's erroneous lease termination highlights challenges in federal property management

A recent incident reported by the Washington Business Journal highlights the complexities of federal leasing, as GSA attempted to terminate a lease at Shawnee Plaza in Annandale, Virginia, despite lacking the contractual right to do so. The property, owned by Tom Cafferty of Cafferty Commercial Real Estate Services, houses the

Norton renews push to revoke SEC's independent leasing authority

Norton renews push to revoke SEC's independent leasing authority

As reported by the Washington Business Journal, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has reintroduced legislation to revoke the Securities and Exchange Commission’s independent leasing authority, transferring its real estate decision-making to GSA’s Public Buildings Service. Norton argues the SEC’s missteps have cost taxpayers millions, citing the agency’s