UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE IN MILWAUKEE, WI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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) is seeking to lease 31,017 to 31,948 ABOA square feet of office space in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties for a long-term lease. Expressions of Interest are due by May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Central.
Scope of Work
GSA requires office space within a specific delineated area of Milwaukee, bounded by W. Juneau Avenue/Milwaukee River/E. Brady Street (North), 794/E. Clybourn Street (South), Lake Michigan (East), and Interstate 43 (West). The lease will be for a Full Term of fifteen (15) years with a Firm Term of five (5) years.
Key requirements include:
- Space: 31,017 to 31,948 ABOA Sq. Ft. of contiguous, above-ground office space. If not fully contiguous, a specific business unit may be located elsewhere in the building at IRS discretion. Test fit may be required.
- Parking: 55 total spaces, with 27 publicly available (preferably within 1/4 mile walkable distance) and 28 reserved on-site.
- Accessibility: Public transportation (commuter rail, light rail, subway, or two+ bus lines) within a 1/2 mile walkable distance.
- Layout: Efficient layout, regular column spacing, no narrow runs, irregular configurations, atriums, or light wells. Test fit may be required.
- Security & Operations: Must accept detainees and allow for firearms storage and agents carrying firearms 24/7. The space must not be in a 1%-annual-chance flood plain. Subleases are not acceptable.
- Lease Terms: Fully serviced lease including janitorial (during business hours 8 AM - 4 PM), utilities, and tenant alterations. Government requires 24/7 access.
- Compliance: Must meet or be capable of meeting Government requirements for security, fire life safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Lease (Presolicitation)
- Duration: 15-year Full Term, 5-year Firm Term
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expressions of Interest Due: May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Central
- Market Survey (Estimated): June 2026
- Occupancy (Estimated): TBD
- Published: May 14, 2026
Additional Notes
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Contact Information
- Expressions of Interest: Matt Bartlett (Matthew.Bartlett@gsa.gov, 703-852-6208)
- Lease Contracting Officer: Colleen McGuigan (Colleen.McGuigan@gsa.gov)