Office of Leasing Seeks Office/Warehouse/Hangar Space within Brownsville/Harlingen, TX. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the due date for proposals.

• Section 3.02 A.2, "RECEIPT OF LEASE PROPOSALS (FEB 2026)" has been modified.

• The deadline for submitting offers conforming to the RLP requirements has been extended to June 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM CST.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) seeks offers for a minimum of 14,568 to a maximum of 14,668 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet (SF) of contiguous space. The space must be located in a modern, sound, and substantial building. The Government intends to award a lease to the selected Offeror.

• Space Size: 14,568 - 14,668 ABOA SF.

• Building Condition: Modern, sound construction with a facade of stone, marble, brick, stainless steel, aluminum, or other permanent materials in good condition. Buildings undergoing modernization or adaptive reuse for modern conveniences are acceptable.

• Parking: 41 reserved, secured, and lit surface/outside parking spaces are required.

• Roof Access: Potential need for roof space for antenna installation.

• Vending Machines: Government may provide vending machines.

• Lease Term: 17 Years, 15 Years Firm, with Government termination rights after the Firm Term (120 days' notice).

• Environmental & Safety: Requirements include considerations for floodplains, seismic safety (moderate and high), asbestos (no ACM or undamaged/nonfriable ACM), accessibility, fire protection, life safety, and energy efficiency (ENERGY STAR® label preferred).

• Due Diligence: Offerors must provide a current Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and address any identified Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).

• Historic Preservation: Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is required.

• Contract Type: Lease agreement.

• Period of Performance: 17 Years, 15 Years Firm.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is detailed in Section 3.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via the Requirement Specific Acquisition Platform (RSAP) at leasing.gsa.gov.

• Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, 5:30 PM CST.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. A present value price evaluation will be performed.

• NAICS Code: 531120.

• Small Business Size Standard: Refer to SBA website.

• HUBZone: HUBZone small business concerns may elect to waive the price evaluation preference.

• RLP Documents: Includes a lease template, security requirements, solicitation provisions, general clauses, and proposal forms.

• Tenant Improvements (TI): An allowance of $49.99 per ABOA SF is provided for TI. The Government anticipates buildout may exceed this by approximately $64.52 per ABOA SF.

• Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC): An allowance of $25.00 per ABOA SF is provided for security-related improvements.

• Authorized Contact: Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) Thomas Sisson (817-233-5108, thomas.sisson@gsa.gov).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, GSA Form 12000, is a "Prelease Fire Protection and Life Safety Evaluation for an Office Building." It is used to assess the fire protection and life safety features of a building where space is being offered to the Government. It ensures compliance with relevant building and fire codes, including NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).

• Part A: To be completed by the Offeror or their representative for spaces below the 6th floor. It includes questions about building details, occupancy types, and the presence and maintenance of fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, emergency lighting, elevators).
• Part B: To be completed by a professional engineer for spaces on or above the 6th floor. It requires a detailed narrative report evaluating the building's fire safety, including general information, occupancy classifications, building construction, vertical openings, means of egress, fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and elevators. It also requires identification of deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
• Offeror's Statement: Attests to the accuracy of the information provided.
• Offeror's Statement of Correction: Attests that any required work to bring the space into compliance will be completed at the Offeror's expense.

Bidders must understand that this form is a critical part of the prelease evaluation process for office space. Offerors are responsible for ensuring the building meets the fire protection and life safety requirements outlined in this form. Completion of Part A is required for spaces below the 6th floor, and Part B, completed by a licensed professional engineer, is required for spaces on or above the 6th floor. The findings and any required corrections directly impact the suitability and potential acceptance of the offered space.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Security Requirements - Facility Security Level III" for a leased space. It details additional security measures beyond standard requirements that may be installed and priced as part of the Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC). The final list of security countermeasures will be determined during the design phase and specified in the design intent drawings and construction documents.

• General Security Requirements: Covers facility entrances, lobby, common areas, non-public areas, and utility areas. This includes requirements for limiting lobby queuing, controlling access to non-public areas, and the potential installation of magnetometers and X-rays at public entrances.
• Interior Security: Details requirements for wearing photo IDs in Government space, securing employee entrance doors, limiting entry points, formal key control programs, and electronic access for employees.
• Site and Exterior Security: Addresses signage, landscaping for crime prevention, HAZMAT storage, vehicle barriers, and parking access controls.
• Security Systems: Outlines requirements for security system testing and maintenance, Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and duress alarms.
• Structure: Mentions additional blast resistant measures for new construction.
• Windows: Specifies shatter-resistant window protection and securing ground floor windows.
• Building Systems: Covers emergency generator protection and securing publicly accessible utilities and air intake grilles.
• Operations and Administration: Includes requirements for a Facility Security Committee, controlled access to building information, construction security plans, screening of mail and packages, and security guard postings/patrols.
• Cybersecurity: Prohibits connecting Building and Access Control Systems (BACS) to federal IT networks and outlines measures for handling cybersecurity incidents and encouraging cyber protection.

This document is crucial for potential bidders to understand the specific security standards and requirements for the leased space. It details the Lessor's responsibilities in implementing various security measures, systems, and protocols. Bidders must consider these requirements when developing their proposals, as they will impact the design, construction, and ongoing operation of the leased facility. The costs associated with these security measures, particularly those classified as BSAC, will need to be factored into pricing and may be subject to negotiation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is GSAR 552.270-33, "Foreign Ownership and Financing Representation for High-Security Leased Space (JUN 2021)." It requires offerors and lessors to provide specific information regarding the ownership and financing of their entities, particularly concerning foreign ownership or involvement.

• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "Financing," "Foreign entity," "Foreign person," "Highest-level owner," "Immediate owner," and "Unique entity identifier."
• Offeror/Lessor Representation: Requires the offeror or lessor to represent whether they have an immediate owner, and if so, to provide details including legal name, unique entity identifier, and whether the immediate owner is a foreign entity or person. If foreign ownership is indicated, further details on the foreign owner are required.
• Highest-Level Owner: Requires representation regarding whether the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, and if so, to provide details for the highest-level owner, including foreign entity/person status.
• Financing Entity: Requires representation on whether the financing involves a foreign entity or foreign person, and if so, to provide details for the foreign financing entity.
• Submission: The form is to be completed by the Offeror when submitting a proposal. The Lessor must review and update this representation annually and upon any lease transfer.

Bidders must accurately complete this representation as part of their proposal submission. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding foreign ownership and financing could impact eligibility or evaluation. Understanding these requirements is crucial for preparing a compliant offer, especially for opportunities involving high-security leased space.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, GSA Form 1217, is the Lessor's Annual Cost Statement. It is used to collect detailed information on the estimated annual costs of services, utilities, and ownership furnished by a lessor as part of rental consideration for leased government space. Bidders may need to use this form or provide similar cost breakdowns as part of their proposal submission.

• Section I: Estimated Annual Cost of Services and Utilities: Covers costs for cleaning, heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, elevators, and miscellaneous services.
• Section II: Estimated Annual Cost of Ownership Exclusive of Capital Charges: Covers real estate taxes, insurance, building maintenance and reserves for replacement, lease commission, and management.
• Instructions: Provides guidance on how to compute rentable area and how to enter cost estimates for various services and utilities.
• Lessor's Certification: Requires the lessor to certify the accuracy of the estimated costs.

This form is crucial for understanding the cost components that may be factored into lease agreements. Bidders responding to opportunities requiring this form must accurately complete it to reflect their operational costs. It helps the government assess the fairness of rental charges by providing a detailed breakdown of the lessor's expenses.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains "Solicitation Provisions" related to the "Acquisition of Leasehold Interests in Real Property." It outlines instructions for offerors and defines key terms relevant to the solicitation process.

• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "Discussions," "In writing," "Proposal modification," "Proposal revision," and how "Time" is calculated.

• Amendments: Requires offerors to acknowledge receipt of any solicitation amendments.

• Proposal Submission: Details requirements for submitting, modifying, revising, and withdrawing proposals, including the need for signed forms and initialed changes. Paper submissions must be in sealed envelopes or packages.

• Late Proposals: Specifies conditions under which late proposals or revisions may be considered, including mail, hand-delivery, express mail, and electronic submissions, with specific deadlines and evidence requirements.

• Data Restriction: Outlines the process for offerors to mark and restrict the disclosure or use of proprietary data within their proposals.

• Lease Award: States the Government's intent to award a lease to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value, and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

• System for Award Management (SAM): Requires offerors to be registered in SAM at the time of award and maintain registration throughout contract performance. Details the information required for SAM registration and the consequences of non-compliance.

• Security Prohibitions and Exclusions: Includes representations and certifications related to covered telecommunications equipment/services, FASCSA orders, Sudan business operations, and Iran sanctions.

• Not explicitly detailed in this document, but it pertains to the acquisition of leasehold interests.

• Proposal Submission: Must be in paper media unless otherwise permitted, on prescribed forms, and signed.

• Late Proposals: Strict conditions apply for acceptance of late submissions.

• Evaluation: The Government intends to award based on "best value" after potential discussions. Offerors should submit their best terms initially.

• Protests: Procedures for filing protests are outlined, requiring service on the Contracting Officer.

• SAM Registration: Mandatory for all offerors.

• Security Representations: Offerors must represent compliance with various security-related provisions.

• This document is a GSA Template (3516) and includes various FAR and GSAR clauses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, GSA Form 1364, is a "Proposal to Lease Space" that potential offerors must complete and submit in response to a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP). It serves as the primary vehicle for bidders to detail their proposed lease terms and property information.

• Building Overview: Includes building name, address, size, number of floors, and parking details.
• Primary Offer Details: Outlines the offered space (ABOA SF, RSF), lease term (full and firm), and rental rates (Shell Rent, Operating Costs, Tenant Improvement (TI) Rent, Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) Rent).
• Financial Aspects: Details free rent, renewal options, commissions, adjustments for vacant premises or reduced services, and HVAC overtime rates.
• Building and Property Information: Covers construction year, renovations, construction level, normal operating hours, and compliance with fire protection, life safety, accessibility, asbestos, and seismic standards.
• Owner Identification and Offeror Certification: Requires identification of the owner and offeror, confirmation of understanding the RLP, and disclosure of any deviations requested.
• Addendum: Allows for detailing step rents, renewal options, and additional tax parcel information.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately and completely propose lease terms. All sections must be addressed to ensure the offer is considered responsive. Bidders must pay close attention to the specific requirements of the RLP when completing this form, particularly regarding rental rates, lease terms, and compliance with government standards. Any deviations must be clearly requested and documented.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a GSA Lease (Template L100) and serves as the foundational agreement for leasing space to the U.S. Government. It outlines the terms and conditions of the lease, including the premises, rent, lease term, and various other obligations of both the Lessor and the Government.

• Lease Identification: Lease Number GS-07P-LTX01942.
• Parties: Identifies the Lessor and the United States of America (Government) acting through the General Services Administration (GSA).
• Premises: Defines the leased space, including rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet.
• Lease Term: Specifies the duration, including a firm term and potential renewal options.
• Rent and Consideration: Details the breakdown of rent, including shell rent, operating costs, tenant improvements (TI), and building-specific amortized capital (BSAC).
• Termination and Renewal Rights: Outlines conditions under which the Government can terminate or renew the lease.
• Incorporated Documents: Lists various exhibits and documents that are part of the lease agreement.
• Construction Standards: Details requirements for building shell, tenant improvements, and post-award activities.
• Utilities and Services: Specifies obligations for heating, air conditioning, janitorial services, and other utilities.
• Additional Terms: Includes clauses on security, indoor air quality, hazardous materials, and occupant emergency plans.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the comprehensive requirements and contractual obligations for leasing space to the GSA. It provides detailed specifications for the physical space, construction standards, operational services, and legal terms. Understanding this template is essential for accurately preparing proposals, understanding the scope of work, and assessing the feasibility and cost of meeting GSA's requirements.