United States Government Seeks To Lease Office Space In Lawrence, MA
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 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the lease of 13,523 ABOA square feet of office space in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties for a new government office, with EOIs due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The GSA requires 13,523 ABOA square feet of contiguous office space, located on a single floor, within the Central Business Area (CBA) of Lawrence, MA. The space must be in a prime commercial office district with attractive surroundings, modern design, or tasteful rehabilitation. Key requirements include:
- Parking: 66 total parking spaces, with adequate and available parking nearby (within 2 walkable blocks preferred).
- Environment: Professional office setting, not near residential areas, railroad tracks, power lines, 1%-annual-chance flood plain, or establishments selling alcoholic beverages/firearms, or drug treatment/detention facilities. No living quarters within the building.
- Accessibility: Regularly scheduled public transportation within 2 city blocks or 1,200 feet. If above ground, at least two accessible elevators are required.
- Physical Attributes: 9' to 12' ceiling height, two lines of windows for natural lighting, direct site access from a primary or secondary street. No below-grade space.
- Configuration: Conducive to an efficient layout, avoiding atriums, extremely long/narrow runs, or irregular shapes. Columns cannot exceed 2' square, with at least 20' between columns/walls.
- Services: A fully serviced lease is required, including janitorial supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations as part of the rental consideration. The Government requires 24/7 access, with normal operating hours Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Compliance: The offered space must meet or be capable of meeting Government requirements for security, fire life safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Term: 10 years (Full Term), 5 years (Firm Term)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expressions of Interest Due: April 10, 2026
- Estimated Market Survey: April/May 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: August 1, 2026
Additional Notes
The U.S. Government currently occupies space in Providence, RI, with an expiring lease. This effort considers alternative space if economically advantageous, weighing relocation costs against potential savings. Subleases are not acceptable. Entities must familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.
Expressions of Interest should include: building name/address, space location/availability date, Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and full-service rental rate, ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet and full-service rental rate, as-built floor plans, and authorized contact information.
Contact: John Burweger (Broker) at Jburweger@fresinc.com or 914-456-7137.