We originally discussed the history and implementation of the Automated Advanced Acquisition Program (AAAP) last year here on this blog. Originally created for the purpose of consolidating and streamlining the leasing process for a large volume…
Category: Leasing Policy
The Public Buildings Savings and Reform Act
On July 10th, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee gave unanimous, bi-partisan approval to move the Public Buildings Savings and Reform Act of 2013 (PBSRA) on from the committee to the House floor. Writing this legislation must have…
2013 Federal Property Summit
This morning, Bisnow, hosted its 2013 Federal Property Summit featuring a great cast of speakers including: Dan Tangherlini, the acting (and soon to be permanent) head of the GSA; Dorothy Robyn, GSA’s Public Buildings Service Commissioner; Norman…
Insight Into the Next Two Years of Federal Leasing
This past week I was treated to two events that provided great insight into what can be expected from the 113th Congress. The first of these was a February 26th Capitol Hill reception hosted by the…
2012: Government Real Estate Year In Review
If you think the world of government real estate is a staid and boring place, think again. There is a lot going on: big transactions, important policy and outright scandal. 2012 was no exception. We published…
Big News for Small Business
The SBA recently (September 25, 2012) issued three final rules in the Federal Register, effective October 24, that increase the size standards for some types of firms in three North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sectors, including…
What You Should Know About the Public Buildings Reform Act
The relationship between the 112th Congress and GSA is not particularly cozy. The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, John Mica (R-FL), has sparred with GSA over efforts to relocate…
Why Prince George’s County Won’t Improve Its Share of GSA Leasing Anytime Soon
Prince George’s County leaders and their Congressional representatives have long complained that they have been spurned by the GSA. As evidence, they point to a 2007 University of Maryland report, which determined that the County is…
A Look at the Advanced Acquisition Program
Because of the high number of leases in the National Capital Region, the GSA developed a system known as the Advanced Acquisition Program (AAP) back in the early or mid-1990’s. Once per year, the GSA would issue a…
Benchmarking Telework Report Released
Last week, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the first comprehensive overview of telework practices throughout the federal government since the enactment of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010. Titled “2012 Status of Telework…