GSA Seeking Office Space in Charlottesville, VA
Overview
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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), through its PBS R3 Office of Leasing, is seeking proposals for a lease of office and related space in Charlottesville, Virginia. This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) is for approximately 3,123 to 3,280 ABOA square feet of contiguous space, with a 15-year full term and a 10-year firm term. The estimated occupancy is January 2028. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
GSA requires modern, sound office space within a specifically delineated area of Charlottesville. Key requirements include:
- Space: 3,123 to 3,280 ABOA SF, contiguous on one floor.
- Parking: Ten (10) onsite, reserved, secured parking spaces (structured or surface).
- Building Standards: Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, sustainability, and energy efficiency (ENERGY STAR® or equivalent). A fully serviced lease is required.
- Environmental: Space must be free of hazardous conditions and asbestos-containing materials (ACM), or have undamaged, nonfriable ACM. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is required. Space must not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
- Security: Facility Security Level III requirements apply, and offered buildings are subject to a risk/vulnerability assessment. Entrances/exits cannot be within 1000 walkable feet of drug-free zones or schools. The building cannot be collocated with agencies providing probation/parole, drug abuse counseling/rehabilitation, social services, or residential units.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RLP Number 5VA0807)
- Lease Term: 15 Years (Full), 10 Years (Firm)
- Estimated Occupancy: January 2028
- Set-Aside: None specified. NAICS Code 531120 (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings) applies.
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: April 7, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically through the GSA Leasing Portal (leasing.gsa.gov). Interested parties must register on the portal.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offer that conforms to the RLP requirements.
- Pricing Components: Includes Shell Rent, Operating Costs, Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance ($56.85 per ABOA SF), Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) ($25.00 per ABOA SF), and Parking.
- Contact: Samantha Poole, Lease Contracting Officer (samantha.poole@gsa.gov, 215-749-2782).
Additional Notes
Offerors are advised to familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA and to review the provided lease template (GSA Form 1364) carefully. Entities not registered in SAM.gov should begin the process immediately.