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), through its Public Buildings Service, is seeking competitive lease proposals for office space within a delineated area of Arlington, Virginia. This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01 aims to secure 24,671 to 25,905 ABOA (American Building Owners and Managers Association) square feet of office space, with an anticipated occupancy date of January 1, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer without negotiations. Proposals are due by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 24,671 to 25,905 ABOA SF of second-generation office space, ideally with existing build-out and systems to minimize post-award construction. The space must include:
- 20 structured, unreserved parking spaces.
- A loading dock in the building.
- Specific layout requirements including 26 offices, 180 workstations, 1,932 ABOA SF for office support, 826 ABOA SF for general storage, 7,161 ABOA SF for conference/training rooms, 2,224 ABOA SF for fitness/showers, 727 ABOA SF for telecom, and 840 ABOA SF for law enforcement space.
Agency unique requirements include a Tenant Improvement Allowance of $58.96 per ABOA SF and Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) of $25.00 per ABOA SF. The lease term is 15 years total, with 13 years firm, and an 8-year amortization term for both Tenant Improvements and BSAC.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RLP #26NAT01)
- Contract Type: Lease Agreement
- Lease Term: 15/13 years (15 years total, 13 years firm)
- Amortization Term: 8 years for Tenant Improvements and Building Specific Amortized Capital.
- Occupancy Date: January 1, 2027
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET (Offers are submitted via the GSA Leasing Portal during monthly open periods, 1st-7th).
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offerors must demonstrate a credible and reasonably achievable approach to meet the January 1, 2027 occupancy date. This includes submitting a Schedule Feasibility Narrative and completing the attached "AAAP Project Specific Advertisement (PSA) Attachment: Post-Award Schedule". Failure to provide required information or demonstrating material schedule risk may result in a technically unacceptable rating.
Additional Notes
Offerors must submit proposals through the GSA Leasing Portal (https://leasing.gsa.gov). The attached "6VA0632 Post Award Schedule" document outlines the design and construction process timelines, which are critical for bidders to understand and incorporate into their proposals. Offerors should also review Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions and ensure SAM registration is initiated promptly. Subleases will not be considered.