The Building People to Optimize the U.S. GSA Portfolio Strategy With Smart Sensor Data

Leesburg, VA – June 24, 2025 – The Building People has been selected by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to deliver smart sensor installation and support services across federally owned buildings nationwide.

The five-year Smart Sensor BPA is part of GSA’s ongoing efforts to modernize more than 180 million square feet of federal real estate through the deployment of scalable, flexible, and cyber-secure sensor technologies. These technologies are designed to provide real-time occupancy and environmental data that inform decisions around space utilization, energy efficiency, public health, and facility performance.

Under the agreement, The Building People will support GSA in deploying a range of sensor types, including occupancy, indoor air quality, airflow, and energy monitoring. The company will also ensure these sensors integrate fully with building automation systems, GSALink, and other enterprise platforms. This initiative is intended to reduce reliance on manual data collection and enable the federal government to better manage its real estate portfolio in alignment with return-to-office planning, sustainability goals, and employee experience.

“The real power of this contract lies in how data will transform space,” said Trevor Morrison, Vice President of Energy, Environment, and Smart Buildings at The Building People. “By combining smart sensor technology with open integration standards and strong cybersecurity, we’re enabling GSA to make more confident, data-driven decisions about its real estate portfolio. These decisions help drive performance, improve energy efficiency, and prioritize the experience of federal employees.”

The award supports GSA’s broader strategy to enhance federal building performance through the use of commercial off-the-shelf technology solutions that comply with federal IT and cybersecurity requirements.

About The Building People

The Building People delivers integrated real estate, technology, and facilities solutions that connect Technology, Buildings, and People. With expertise spanning smart buildings, sustainability, and portfolio transformation, The Building People enables clients to unlock efficiency, improve operations, and deliver exceptional occupant experiences. Learn more at www.thebuildingpeople.com.