General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: Brownsville / Harlingen, Texas
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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), through its Office of Leasing, is seeking competitive lease proposals for 14,568 to 14,668 ABOA SF of flex space (Office, Warehouse, Hangar) in Brownsville/Harlingen, TX. This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) aims to secure a 17-year lease (15 years firm) for a modern, sound facility. Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work & Requirements
The opportunity requires a flex space comprising 6,138 SF of office, 4,630 SF of warehouse, and 3,800 SF of hangar space, along with 41 reserved/surface parking spaces. The facility must be located within a specific delineated area in Brownsville/Harlingen, TX.
Key Space Requirements:
- Office Space: Must allow 24/7 access, be on the second story or higher (with exceptions for sole tenant/setback), not above a drive-through, have secure entry, and avoid collocation with entities tied to criminal elements, probation/parole, drug rehab, social services, halfway houses, or residential units. Building entrances/exits must be at least 1,000 walkable feet from drug-free zones, schools, parks, daycares, hotels, shopping areas, or religious/social service centers.
- Warehouse Space: Requires a 20' ceiling, 50' setback from roads/property lines, a 40' turning radius for 40' tractor trailers, minimum 10'x12' dock doors, a 20'x20' loading dock area, solid concrete walls (8" thick, reinforced), and no exterior/interior windows along the perimeter.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Lease Agreement (RLP).
- Lease Term: 17 Years Full / 15 Years Firm, with Government termination rights after the firm term (120 days' notice).
- Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance: $49.99 per ABOA SF. The Government anticipates buildout may exceed this by approximately $64.52 per ABOA SF.
- Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC): $25.00 per ABOA SF, specifically for security-related improvements.
- Amortization Term: 8 years for both TI and BSAC.
- Set-Aside: None specified. NAICS Code is 531120.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via the Requirement Specific Acquisition Platform (RSAP) at
https://leasing.gsa.gov. Offerors must register on the site. - Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM CST.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer based on RLP criteria, following a present value price evaluation.
- Required Forms: Bidders must complete and submit GSA Form 1364 (Proposal to Lease Space), GSA Form 12000 (Prelease Fire Protection and Life Safety Evaluation), and GSA Form 1217 (Lessor Annual Cost Statement).
- Security Requirements: Extensive security measures are detailed in "Exhibit B Security Requirements (FSL Level III)," which must be factored into design and pricing.
- Foreign Ownership: Offerors must complete GSAR 552.270-33 regarding foreign ownership and financing for high-security leased space.
- SAM Registration: Mandatory for all offerors at the time of award and throughout contract performance.
Important Notes
Offerors should review all attachments and links for additional project-specific requirements, including Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions. The lease template (Exhibit A) outlines comprehensive contractual obligations.
Authorized Contact: Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) Thomas Sisson (thomas.sisson@gsa.gov).