Award Notice: The U.S. General Services Administration seeks to lease the following space in Charlotte, NC:

Quick Summary

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) to renew its lease for approximately 172,000 rentable square feet (RSF) of office and related space in Charlotte, NC, with the incumbent Lessor, USGBF Charlotte, LLC. This action follows a market survey and aims to avoid substantial duplication of costs associated with relocation.

Purpose & Context

GSA's current lease for office space in Charlotte, NC, is expiring on June 16, 2026. After conducting a market survey, GSA determined that negotiating a succeeding lease with the incumbent Lessor is the most economically advantageous option. Relocating would incur significant costs, including physical move expenses, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime, which are not expected to be recovered through competition.

Space Requirements

The requirement is for 152,911 ABOA SF (minimum) to 172,000 RSF (maximum) of office, storage, and special space. Key requirements include:

• Sole Tenancy: Government must be the sole tenant.
• Vehicular Access: Two means of vehicular ingress and egress from two main thoroughfares, separated by at least 200 feet.
• Parking: 507 official spaces (180 unreserved, 327 reserved), with Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) parking within a secured perimeter. Visitor parking must be outside the secured perimeter. All parking must afford 24/7 access.
• Setbacks: Minimum 100 feet from perimeter fence/anti-ram barriers to building facade, with alternative security solutions considered if not achievable.
• Loading Dock: Required with accessibility and turnaround space for a 72-foot tractor-trailer.
• Access: Unrestricted access and full operational use 365 days/year, 24 hours/day.
• Floor Plate: Minimum 25,000 ABOA SF and maximum 40,000 ABOA SF.
• Utilities: Ready access to all utilities.
• Location: Convenient access to major traffic arteries, food service, and retail.

Security & Compliance

The space must meet minimum GSA Security Level IV standards, though the occupying agency's security standards significantly exceed this. Specific requirements include SCIF space, a K-rated fenced perimeter, 24/7 security, and high-impact vehicle barriers. The offered space must also conform to the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS), fire and life safety, seismic, energy, and sustainability standards, and must not be in the 100-year floodplain. Telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA apply.

Contract Details & Justification

• Contract Type: Sole Source Lease Renewal (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and GSAR 570.402).
• Term: A full and firm term of 20 years, commencing June 17, 2026.
• Incumbent Lessor: USGBF Charlotte, LLC.
• Estimated Value: The prospectus authorizes up to 172,000 RSF at $48.00/RSF, with GSA anticipating negotiation below this rate. Market research indicates the proposed rental rate is fair and reasonable.
• Market Research: GSA advertised on SAM.gov (April 30 - May 28, 2024) and used CoStar; only the incumbent expressed interest.

Additional Notes

The agency is satisfied with the current location and requires only minor interior renovations and exterior security upgrades. The incumbent Lessor offered a cash credit allowance for agency-specific requirements.