General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: Brownsville / Harlingen, Texas

Quick Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA), through its PBS R7 Office of Leasing, is seeking proposals to lease approximately 14,568 to 14,668 ABOA square feet of flex space in the Brownsville / Harlingen, Texas area. This opportunity is for a 17-year full term, with a 15-year firm term, to accommodate office, warehouse, and hangar requirements. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The GSA requires a flexible space solution comprising 6,138 ABOA SF for office, 4,630 ABOA SF for warehouse, and 3,800 ABOA SF for hangar space. The delineated area covers specific boundaries within Brownsville and Harlingen.

Key requirements include:

• Office Space: 24/7 access, generally on the second story or higher (with exceptions for sole tenant, 20' setback), no collocation with certain entities (e.g., criminal elements, probation, drug counseling, social services, residential units), and building entrances/exits must be at least 1,000 walkable feet from sensitive locations (e.g., schools, parks, daycares).
• Warehouse Space: Minimum 20' ceiling, 50' setback from roads/property lines, 40' turning radius for tractor-trailers, 10'x12' dock doors, 20'x20' loading dock area, 8" thick reinforced concrete walls, and no exterior/interior windows.
• Hangar Space: Must be located at an airport.
• General: The offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards, be a fully serviced lease, and not be located in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain. Entities must also familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
• Lease Term: 17 years (full), 15 years (firm)
• Response Date: April 17, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT
• Published Date: April 2, 2026
• Set-Aside: None specified

Key Documents & Requirements

Bidders must familiarize themselves with several critical documents:

• GSA Form 1364 (Proposal to Lease Space): The primary form for detailing proposed lease terms, property information, and financial aspects.
• GSA Form 1217 (Lessor Annual Cost Statement): Used to provide detailed estimated annual costs for services, utilities, and ownership.
• GSA Lease Template L100: Outlines the comprehensive terms, conditions, and obligations for leasing space to the GSA, including rent breakdown, termination rights, and construction standards.
• GSA Form 12000 (Prelease Fire Protection and Life Safety Evaluation): Required to assess the building's fire protection and life safety features, ensuring compliance with codes like NFPA 101.
• Facility Security Level III Requirements: Details specific security measures for the leased space, impacting design, construction, and ongoing operations. Costs for these measures may be part of Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC).
• GSAR 552.270-33 (Foreign Ownership and Financing Representation): Mandates disclosure of foreign ownership or financing involvement, crucial for eligibility.
• 3516 Solicitation Provisions: Provides instructions for offerors, submission requirements, and details on SAM registration and security prohibitions.

Contact Information

• Primary: Torrence Borden, torrence.borden@gsa.gov, 682-816-1625
• Secondary: Sergio Leal, sergio.leal@gsa.gov, 956-371-9730