US Government Seeks to Lease Space in Asheville, NC
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) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the lease of 11,430 ABOA square feet of office space in Asheville, NC. This Presolicitation is for a 10-year full term lease, with a 5-year firm term. Expressions of Interest are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The GSA requires 11,430 ABOA SF of office space within a specifically delineated area in Asheville, NC:
- North: S French Broad Ave/W Chestnut St to Charlotte St.
- East: W Chestnut/Charlotte St to Millard Ave to Phifer St.
- South: Phifer St.
- West: Phifer/S French Broad St to W Chestnut St.
Additional requirements include 30 total surface parking spaces. The space must meet government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability, and a fully serviced lease is required. The offered space must not be located in the 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain. Co-location with a daycare, school, US Attorney’s Office, or Federal Public Defender is prohibited.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Lease/Rental of Office Buildings (X1AA)
- Department/Agency: General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service
- Space Required: 11,430 ABOA SF (Office)
- Term: 10 Years (Full Term), 5 Years (Firm Term)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Tenant Improvement Allowance: $56.20 per ABOA for Others; $0.00 for Incumbent
- Building Specific Amortized Capital: $12.00 per ABOA for Others; $0.00 for Incumbent
- Expressions of Interest Due: February 13, 2026
- Anticipated Occupancy: October 9, 2027
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
Additional Notes
The U.S. Government currently occupies similar space in Asheville, NC. GSA will consider alternative space availability and potential relocation costs (e.g., physical move, replication of tenant improvements, telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime) when evaluating offers.
Action
Interested parties should send Expressions of Interest, including location, square footage, and rental rates, to Elizabeth McCullough (LCO) at Elizabeth.McCullough@gsa.gov.