The Government is seeking 40,934 ABOA SF of Office and Related Space in Milwaukee, WI
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), specifically the PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE, is seeking 40,934 to 42,162 ABOA square feet of Office and Related Space for lease in Milwaukee, WI. This presolicitation aims to identify potential properties for a 15-year full term lease, including a 5-year firm term and one 5-year option. Expressions of Interest are due by March 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central.
Scope of Requirements
The required space is for office use within a delineated area in Milwaukee, bounded by W. Juneau Avenue/Milwaukee River/E. Brady Street (North), 794/E. Clybourn Street (South), Lake Michigan (East), and Interstate 43 (West).
- Space: 40,934 to 42,162 ABOA SF, contiguous above-ground space preferred. If not fully contiguous, specific business units may be located separately. Test fit may be required.
- Parking: 55 total spaces required, including 27 publicly available (within 0.25 mile walkable distance preferred) and 28 reserved on-site.
- Accessibility: Must be within 0.5 mile walkable distance of public transportation (commuter rail, light rail, subway, or two+ bus lines).
- Layout: Efficient layout and workflow are critical, avoiding narrow column spacing, atriums, light wells, extremely long/narrow runs, irregular configurations, or other unusual features. Columns must have regular spacing.
- Security & Operations: The leased space must accept and have resources to bring in detainees, store firearms, and accommodate agents carrying firearms, with resources available 24/7. Government access is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Prohibited Locations: Space must not be within 0.5 mile of hazardous materials transportation/storage, certain businesses (e.g., public defenders, ICE, probation offices, alcohol/firearms sales, drug treatment/detention), schools, day care centers, or churches. It also cannot be in a 1%-annual-chance flood plain or wetland unless no other practicable alternative exists.
- Lease Terms: Subleases are not acceptable. The lease must be fully serviced, including janitorial (during business hours 8 AM - 4 PM), utilities, and tenant alterations. Normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6 AM - 6 PM.
- Standards: The offered space must meet or be capable of meeting Government requirements for security, fire life safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Lease Term: 15 years (Full), 5 years (Firm), One 5-year option
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expressions of Interest Due: March 31, 2026, 5:00 PM Central
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
- Estimated Market Survey: April 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: TBD
Additional Notes
Entities should familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA. Expressions of Interest should be sent to John Mazza (CBRE) at John.Mazza@cbre.com or 414-750-1275. Government contacts include Lease Contracting Officer Colleen McGuigan (Colleen.McGuigan@gsa.gov) and Broker Matt Bartlett (Matthew.Bartlett@gsa.gov).