Lease of Office Space. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01 - Office Space
Overview
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PSC
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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 PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE, is seeking competitive lease proposals for office space in Chicago, Illinois. This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01 aims to secure a facility between 4,180 and 4,389 ABOA Square Feet for a 15-year term (13 years firm). Proposals will be accepted via the GSA Leasing Portal, with awards made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The response date is June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for second-generation office space needing minimal construction, with an existing office build-out and building systems in place. The space should accommodate:
- 12 offices (150-180 ABOA SF each)
- 11 workstations (63 ABOA SF each)
- 1 LAN room with 24/7 climate control (112 ABOA SF)
- 1 reception area (64 ABOA SF)
- 1 conference room (600 ABOA SF)
One reserved, secured, on-site parking space for official government vehicles is required. The Tenant Improvement Allowance is $61.52 per ABOA SF, with Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) at $0.00 per ABOA SF. Contiguous space is desired. Offers may include existing systems furniture and furnishings at no additional cost to the Government, provided they are clean, in good working order, and available for use.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Lease Proposals (RLP)
- Lease Term: 15 years, 13 years firm
- Amortization Term: 8 years for Tenant Improvements and Building Specific Amortized Capital
- Response Due: June 9, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
Lease awards will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer without negotiations. Offered space must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements, including fire and life safety, accessibility, seismic resilience, and energy efficiency.
Additional Notes
- Proposals must be submitted through the GSA Leasing Portal (https://leasing.gsa.gov) during the monthly Open Period (1st through 7th of each month, ending 8:00 p.m. ET).
- Check attachments and links for project-specific requirements or RLP modifications.
- Review Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions.
- SAM registration should be initiated as soon as possible.
- Subleases will not be considered.