Request for Lease Proposals Office Space in Silver Spring, MD

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) seeks proposals for a lease of approximately 3,000 to 3,150 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet of contiguous space. The space is intended for office and related use within a specific geographic area.

• Space Size: Minimum 3,000 to maximum 3,150 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet.

• Building Standards: Modern, quality building with sound construction, acceptable facade, and modern conveniences. If not new, it must have undergone or will complete modernization or adaptive reuse.

• Unique Requirements:

  • Private, in-suite restroom for tenant use.
  • Minimum 9'-0" finished ceiling throughout, with at least 10'-0" in 600 sq ft of office space near a corner window wall.
  • Contiguous space on one floor, on the 2nd floor or higher.
  • Accommodate two means of egress.
  • Not within immediate vicinity of residential buildings or hotels.
  • Not in the same building as law enforcement agencies or businesses.

• Neighborhood & Amenities: Located in a prime commercial office district with attractive surroundings. Adequate public parking within a walkable 2,640 feet. Accessible to public sidewalks. Variety of employee services (restaurants, retail, etc.) within immediate vicinity.

• Transit Accessibility: Subway, light rail, or bus rapid transit stop within a walkable 2,640 feet.

• Parking: One reserved structured/inside parking space required. Additional parking must meet local code.

• Lease Term: 15 Years, 10 Years Firm, with Government termination rights after the firm term with 90 days' notice.

• Security: Requirements based on Facility Security Level II.

• Energy Efficiency: Buildings must have an ENERGY STAR® label or meet specific equivalencies, with potential for cost-effective improvements.

• Contract Type: Lease agreement.

• Period of Performance: 15 Years, 10 Years Firm.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in this document, but pricing is detailed in various sections.

• Submission Method: Electronically via the Requirement Specific Acquisition Platform (RSAP) at leasing.gsa.gov.

• Proposal Deadline: April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on the Method of Award, with award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer.

• Key Deadlines: Proposal submission by April 17, 2026.

• NAICS code: 531120 (Exception).

• Small business size standard information is available via SBA website.

• The RLP includes numerous exhibits and attachments detailing specific requirements for the lease, including lease templates, security requirements, general clauses, and fire protection/life safety evaluations.

• Offerors must examine the lease template to understand Lessor and Government rights and responsibilities.

• Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance is $79.39 per ABOA SF, with an anticipated buildout exceeding this by approximately $198.00 per ABOA SF.

• Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) is $12.00 per ABOA SF for security-related improvements.

• Offers must be submitted through RSAP; paper submissions will not be considered.

• No public opening of offers; proposals are confidential until award.

Presolicitation Notice/Advertisement

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to lease office space in Silver Spring, Maryland. This notice serves as a presolicitation advertisement to inform potential lessors of the government's space requirements.

• Location: Delineated area in Silver Spring, Maryland, starting at the intersection of 16th Street and Spring Street, and following a specific route described in the document.

• Size: Minimum 3,000 sq. ft. (ABOA) and maximum 3,150 sq. ft. (ABOA).

• Space Type: Office.

• Parking: 1 structured/reserved parking space.

• Term: 15 years.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Contiguous space on one floor, on the 2nd floor or higher.
  • Must accommodate two means of egress.
  • Must include a private, in-suite restroom.
  • Minimum 9'-0" finished ceiling, with 10'-0" in 600 sq ft of office on corner window wall.
  • Cannot be in the same building as law enforcement agencies or businesses.
  • Shall not be within immediate vicinity of residential buildings or hotels.
  • Subject to a risk/vulnerability assessment.
  • Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards.
  • Fully serviced lease required.
  • Shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.

• Expressions of Interest Due: December 15, 2025.

• Market Survey (Estimated): January 2025.

• Occupancy (Estimated): January 2027.

• Building name and address.

• 1/8-inch scale drawings reflecting existing conditions.

• Proposed parking plan.

• Available ABOA square feet offered and rental rate per ABOA square foot.

• Common Area Factor(s) for available space by floor (if applicable).

• Owner's name and address.

• Written statement from owner confirming representative's legal authority.

• Name/Title: Mary Harris / Lease Contracting Officer

• Email: mary.harris@gsa.gov

• Phone: 445-895-7992

• Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA (FAR Case 2019-009/889 Part B).