General Services Administration (GSA) Seeks to Lease Office space in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria, CA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for office space in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria, CA. This presolicitation aims to lease between 9,766 and 10,000 ABOA square feet for a term of 5 years (4 firm). Expressions of Interest are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
GSA requires office space within a specific delineated area, detailed in the provided map document. The space must accommodate:
- Facility Security Level III Measures
- Secure or discreet parking area (3 reserved spaces required, 3 surface or structured total)
- Minimum of two elevators
- 10-foot drop ceiling height
- Additional parking per local code for employees and public use
The offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. A fully serviced lease is required, and the space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain. Existing finishes and tenant improvements may be considered for reuse.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings
- Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 9,766
- Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 10,000
- Full Term: 5 years
- Firm Term: 4 years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expressions of Interest Due: January 26, 2026
- Market Survey (Estimated): February 9, 2026
- Occupancy (Estimated): May 2026 to February 2027
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest should include:
- Building name and address.
- Location of space offered.
- Rentable and useable square footage offered.
- Name, address, and telephone number of individual to be contacted.
- Evidence of authority to represent the owner (if not the owner).
Additional Notes
Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The delineated area map, crucial for understanding the geographic scope, is available as a separate document.