General Services Administration (GSA) Seeks to lease the following space: Solicitation No. 2TN0427
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 issuing a Presolicitation Notice to lease approximately 11,389 square feet of office space in Knoxville, TN. This opportunity, identified as Solicitation No. 2TN0427, seeks suitable properties for a 15-year full term (13-year firm term) fully serviced lease for U.S. Government use. Expressions of Interest are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
GSA requires a modern, quality building of sound construction, with specific facade materials. If not new, the building must have undergone modernization or adaptive reuse. The space must allow for an efficient layout, maximizing flexibility for systems furniture with minimal obstructions. The ABOA square footage excludes common areas like stairs, elevators, and public restrooms.
Key requirements include:
- Location: Within a specified delineated area in Knoxville, TN.
- Parking: 19 reserved and secured spaces for Government Owned Vehicles, plus additional parking per local code. Secured parking must be fenced with an automatic vehicular gate and two means of ingress/egress.
- Proximity Restrictions: The agency cannot be located within 200 walkable feet of day care centers, senior centers, schools, hospitals, or religious/rehabilitation/social service centers.
- Detainee Access: A method for detainee entry is required, such as a secured sally port, loading dock, or private stairwell/elevator.
- Compliance: Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. It must not be in a 1-percent-annual chance floodplain and must comply with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Lease)
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Lease Term: 15 Years (Full), 13 Years (Firm)
- Lease Type: Fully serviced lease
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expressions of Interest Due: April 17, 2026, by 21:00 UTC
- Estimated Occupancy: October 2027
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must provide:
- Owner's name and property authorization letter.
- Building address or locational description, age, total gross square feet, and gross square feet per floor.
- Site plan depicting the building and parking, floor plan of proposed space, and identification of on-site parking.
- Maps demonstrating the building's location within the delineated area, proximity to public transportation, and nearby amenities.
- Evidence of ownership or permission from the owner for non-owners.
- Confirmation of compliance with floodplain and Section 889 requirements.
Evaluation
Offered buildings and space will be evaluated by the agency security team to ensure all Government requirements are met, including Facility Security Level II requirements.