The Government is seeking to lease 12,665 ABOA SF of office and related space in Manchester, NH

SOL #: 2NH0063Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

General Services Administration

Public Buildings Service

PBS OFFICE OF LEASING

WASHINGTON, DC, 20405, United States

Place of Performance

Manchester, NH

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings (X1AA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d101dfcd3d34c9fb65f08c9231970db/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 7, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 9, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 28, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE and PBS OFFICE OF LEASING, is seeking to lease approximately 12,665 ABOA square feet of office and related space in Manchester, NH. This is a presolicitation notice to identify potential economic lease alternatives as the current lease is expiring. Expressions of Interest are due by January 28, 2026.

Scope of Work

The Government requires a fully serviced lease for office space meeting specific criteria:

Location: Prime commercial office district in Manchester, NH, with modern design or tasteful rehabilitation.
Parking: Adequate and available parking nearby (within 2 walkable blocks preferred).
Setting: Professional office environment, not near residential areas, railroad tracks, power lines, or establishments selling alcohol/firearms. No living quarters within the building or mixed-use sites with residential.
Environmental: Not within the 1%-annual-chance flood plain or wetland, unless no other alternative exists.
Public Transportation: Within 2 city blocks or 1,200 feet of regularly scheduled public transportation.
Space Configuration: Contiguous, on one floor, with minimum 9' and maximum 12' ceiling height. Must allow for an efficient layout, avoiding atriums or irregularly shaped configurations. Columns not to exceed 2' square, with at least 20' between columns/walls.
Building Services: Must comply with Government requirements for security, fire life safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. At least two accessible elevators if above ground level.
Lease Type: Fully serviced, including janitorial supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations. Subleases are not acceptable.
Access: Government access 24/7; normal operating hours Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Telecommunications: Compliance with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
Full Term: 10 years
Firm Term: 5 years
Set-Aside: None specified
Expressions of Interest Due: January 28, 2026, by 22:00 UTC
Estimated Occupancy: April 6, 2026
Published Date: January 9, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Expressions of Interest should include building name/address, space availability date, Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and full service rental rate per RSF, ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet and full service rental rate per ABOA SF, as-built floor plans, and authorized contact information. The Government will consider space availability and relocation costs.