Lease of Office Space within ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01
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), Public Buildings Service, is seeking competitive lease proposals for 24,671 to 25,905 ABOA square feet of office space in Arlington, Virginia. This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01 aims to secure a new location for a law enforcement agency. Proposals are due by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
The U.S. Government requires office space within a delineated area of Arlington, VA (Potomac River – Four Mile Run – N Sycamore St – Williamsburg Blvd – Highway 120 – Chain Bridge – Potomac River). The lease term is 15 years with 13 years firm, and an amortization term of 8 years for both Tenant Improvements (TI) and Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC). Key requirements include:
- Minimum/Maximum ABOA SF: 24,671 to 25,905
- Space Type: Office, including open office, private offices, workstations, storage, conference/training rooms, fitness/showers, telecom, and 840 ABOA SF of Law Enforcement Space.
- Parking: 20 structured, unreserved spaces.
- Specific Features: A loading dock is required. The space must be ready for Government occupancy by January 1, 2027.
- Space Condition: Second-generation office space with existing build-out and systems is preferred to minimize construction and schedule risk. The anticipated TI scope is primarily interior reconfiguration, finishes, and minor MEP adjustments.
- Allowances: Agency TI Allowance of $58.96 per ABOA SF and BSAC of $25.00 per ABOA SF.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Lease Proposals - RLP)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 9, 2026
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Anticipated Occupancy: January 1, 2027
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, without negotiations. Technical acceptability is critical, requiring offerors to demonstrate a credible and achievable approach to meet the January 1, 2027 occupancy date. This includes submitting a Schedule Feasibility Narrative and completing the "AAAP Project Specific Advertisement (PSA) Attachment: Post-Award Schedule" (as detailed in the attached document summary). Failure to provide required information or demonstrating material schedule risk may result in a technically unacceptable rating.
Submission Details
Offerors must submit proposals through the GSA Leasing Portal (https://leasing.gsa.gov). The Open Period for submissions runs from the 1st through the 7th of each month, ending at 8:00 p.m. ET (or the next business day if the 7th is a weekend/holiday). Important Notes:
- The agency is a law enforcement agency, but its identity will only be disclosed to the apparent awardee.
- The space will have no detainees, holding cells, or public-facing functionality.
- This procurement is for a new leased location to replace the agency's current occupancy.
- Subleases will not be considered.
- Offerors should review Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions and initiate SAM registration promptly.