General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: Solicitation No. 5TN0300

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) for approximately 20,500 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet of contiguous space in Nashville, TN. The government is seeking to lease space for a period of 17 years, with a firm term of 15 years and government termination rights after the firm term with 120 days' notice.

• Space: Approximately 20,500 ABOA SF in a modern, quality building.

• Parking: 14 reserved parking spaces (structured or surface).

• Roof Access: Potential requirement for antenna installation.

• Vending Facility: Approximately 250 ABOA SF for a vending facility.

• Building Features: Minimum 15,000 ABOA SF floor plate, contiguous space on one or more floors, minimum 25 ft column spacing, minimum 9 ft ceiling height.

• Location: Within a defined area in Nashville, TN (boundaries specified).

• Energy Efficiency: Buildings must generally have an ENERGY STAR® label within the most recent year prior to the proposal deadline, with specific exceptions and requirements for demonstrating energy efficiency.

• Seismic Safety: Compliance with Seismic Standards is required, with options for representation, Seismic Certificate, or pre-award commitment for new construction.

• Environmental: Space must be free of known hazardous conditions or recognized environmental conditions.

• Accessibility: Building, offered space, and serving areas must meet accessibility requirements.

• Fire Protection & Life Safety: Building must meet requirements for Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System.

• Lease Term: 17 Years (15 Years Firm).

• Occupancy Date: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be after lease award and buildout.

• Offers Due: June 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Electronically via the Requirement Specific Acquisition Platform (RSAP) at leasing.gsa.gov.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the RLP requirements and is the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.

• Pricing: Offers must include a fully serviced lease rate, itemizing shell rental, Tenant Improvement (TI) rate, Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) rate, operating costs, and parking. TI Allowance is $51.88 per ABOA SF, and BSAC is $25.00 per ABOA SF.

• NAICS Code: 531120 (Exception).

• Small Business: Size standard information is available via SBA.gov.

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

• The RLP includes numerous attachments and forms that must be completed and submitted.

• Offerors must review the included lease template for detailed terms and conditions.

• The Government may conduct negotiations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "SOLICITATION PROVISIONS (Acquisition of Leasehold Interests in Real Property)," outlines the instructions and provisions for offerors responding to a solicitation for leasehold interests in real property. It details the definitions of key terms, procedures for submitting proposals, and conditions for award.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages, unless otherwise permitted. They must be on prescribed Government forms or copies thereof and signed. Erasures or changes must be initialed.

• Late Proposals: Proposals received after the specified closing date and time will generally not be considered, with specific exceptions for mail-sent proposals postmarked by a certain date, hand-carried items delayed by Government mishandling, Express Mail, or authorized electronic methods received by a specified time prior to closing.

• Modifications/Revisions: Modifications can be submitted anytime before closing. Revisions are subject to specific conditions. Late modifications making terms more favorable to the Government may be considered.

• Withdrawal: Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice or telegram received before award, or in person.

• Data Restriction: Offerors can restrict the disclosure and use of data within their proposals by marking the title page and individual sheets with specific legends.

• Award Basis: The Government intends to award a lease to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation.

• Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated after discussions with offerors within the competitive range. The number of proposals in the competitive range may be limited for efficient competition.

• Proposal Content: Offerors must clearly identify any deviations from stated requirements and explain the advantageousness to the Government.

• Evaluation Factors: The document implies evaluation will be based on factors and subfactors detailed elsewhere in the solicitation, with an emphasis on the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

• SAM Registration: Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award and maintain registration throughout contract performance. Unique entity identifiers and EFT indicators must be provided.

• Protests: Protests must be served on the Contracting Officer, with copies to the GAO as specified.

• Security Prohibitions: The solicitation includes provisions related to covered telecommunications equipment/services, FASCSA orders, Iran sanctions, and Sudan business operations. Offerors must represent compliance or disclose non-compliance.

• This document incorporates by reference several other provisions, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM) registration, security prohibitions, and representations and certifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Exhibit E - 3517B General Clauses (Apr. 2026)", is a compilation of general clauses applicable to the acquisition of leasehold interests in real property. It serves as an attachment to a solicitation or contract, outlining standard terms and conditions that govern the lease agreement.

The document is organized by category, including:

• General: Definitions, subletting and assignment, successors bound, subordination, statement of lease, substitution of tenant agency, no waiver, integrated agreement, and mutuality of obligation.
• Performance: Default by lessor, inspection rights, delivery and condition, progressive occupancy, maintenance, fire and casualty damage, compliance with applicable law, alterations, and acceptance of space.
• Payment: System for award management maintenance, prompt payment, assignment of claims, and payment by electronic funds transfer.
• Standards of Conduct: Contractor code of business ethics, covenant against contingent fees, and anti-kickback procedures.
• Adjustments: Price adjustment for illegal or improper activity, price reduction for defective certified cost or pricing data, and proposals for adjustment.
• Audits: Examination of records by GSA.
• Disputes: Standard disputes clause.
• Labor Standards: Post-award small business program rerepresentation, equal opportunity for veterans, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and employment reports on veterans.
• Small Business: Protecting government interest when subcontracting, subcontractor certified cost or pricing data, notice of price evaluation preference for HUBZONE small business concerns, utilization of small business concerns, small business subcontracting plan, and liquidated damages.
• Cybersecurity: Security requirements and personal identity verification.
• Other: Basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, security prohibitions and exclusions, addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors, and incorporation by reference of representations and certifications.

Bidders must review these general clauses to understand the fundamental legal and operational terms that will govern any lease agreement resulting from the solicitation. Key areas of interest include:

• Lessor's responsibilities: Maintenance, alterations, delivery, and condition of the property.
• Government's rights: Inspection, termination, and acceptance of space.
• Payment terms: Prompt payment, system for award management, and electronic funds transfer.
• Compliance: Adherence to laws, regulations, and standards, including those related to small business, labor, cybersecurity, and DEI.
• Prohibitions: Restrictions on certain products, services, and foreign entities.

Understanding and complying with these clauses is critical for developing a compliant proposal and for successful contract performance.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains a series of seismic forms (A-F) required for offerors to submit as part of a solicitation, likely related to building leases or construction. These forms are used to certify a building's compliance with seismic safety standards (RP 8) or to commit to meeting these standards.

• Seismic Form A: Certificate of Seismic Compliance for Benchmark Buildings.
• Seismic Form B: Certificate of Seismic Compliance for Existing Buildings, requiring evaluation against Life Safety Performance Level using ASCE/SEI 31.
• Seismic Form C: Pre-award commitment for either retrofitting an existing building (Part 1) or constructing a new building (Part 2), detailing engineer commitment and design/construction standards.
• Seismic Form D: Offeror's representation of exemption from seismic standards based on seismicity and building size/type.
• Seismic Form E: Post-award certificate for retrofitted buildings, certifying compliance with ASCE/SEI 41.
• Seismic Form F: Post-award certificate for new buildings, certifying compliance with applicable state or local building codes.
• Definitions for "Engineer," "ASCE/SEI 31," "ASCE/SEI 41," "Seismic Certificate," and "RP 8" are provided.

Offerors must carefully review these forms to understand the seismic compliance requirements for the opportunity. Depending on the nature of the opportunity (lease of existing space, new construction, or retrofit), specific forms will need to be completed accurately by a qualified engineer and submitted with the offer. Failure to provide the correct, completed forms may impact the offer's eligibility or evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a GSA Lease (GSA TEMPLATE L100, REV 5/26). It outlines the terms and conditions for leasing space to the U.S. Government. It is not intended to be completed by the offeror but will be used by GSA to transcribe the successful offeror's final offered rent and other price data from the GSA Lease Proposal Form 1364 into a lease document for execution.

• Lease Identification: Lease Number (LSSXXXXX), Building Number (XXXXXX).
• Parties: Lessor (name and address) and The United States of America (Government).
• Premises Description: Location and size of the leased space (RSF and ABOA SF).
• Lease Term: Specifies a 17-year term with a 15-year firm period.
• Rent and Consideration: Details shell rent, operating costs, tenant improvement rent, building-specific amortized capital, and parking rates. Includes provisions for free rent periods.
• Documents Incorporated: Lists attached documents such as floor plans, agency requirements, security requirements, and general clauses.
• Sections Covered: Includes detailed sections on premises, rent, general terms, construction standards, tenant improvements, utilities, services, obligations, and additional terms.
• Specific Clauses: Addresses termination rights, rental adjustments, building improvements, environmental requirements, and security.

This document serves as the template for the lease agreement. Bidders responding to an opportunity where this template is referenced should understand that the final lease will be based on this structure. Key areas for bidders to note include the lease term, the structure of rent and associated costs (shell rent, operating costs, TI, BSAC), and the various requirements and obligations detailed throughout the document, which will form the basis of the contract upon award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the space requirements for the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Nashville, Tennessee. It outlines the necessary square footage (USF) for various personnel, support, agency mission, and public-facing spaces, including courtrooms.

• Personnel Space: Includes offices for Immigration Judges, Appellate Judges, Assistant Chief Immigration Judges, Court Administrators, Attorney Advisors, Staff Assistants, and support personnel. It also details cubicle and contractor space.
• Support Space: Encompasses reception/mail rooms, break rooms, and staff restrooms.
• Agency Mission Space: Lists conference rooms, team rooms, supply rooms, copy/printer stations, secure corridors, file rooms, ADP rooms, and public safety officer rooms.
• Public-Facing Spaces: Includes courtrooms (standard and ADA accessible), Pro Bono rooms, public waiting rooms, wellness rooms, and attorney review rooms.
• Calculations: Provides subtotals for each space category, a total USF, a circulation multiplier (1.35), and the total requirement including the multiplier. It also lists the number of parking spaces required (POV).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the physical space requirements and scale of the facility. It provides detailed breakdowns of the types and sizes of spaces needed, which will inform proposals related to facility management, construction, renovation, or leasing services. The total square footage and circulation multiplier are key metrics for estimating costs and resources.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Security Requirements - Facility Security Level III" for a leased space. It details specific security measures and standards that the Lessor must implement to ensure the protection of Government facilities, personnel, and information. This document is critical for bidders to understand the security obligations associated with the opportunity.

• Facility Security Level III: Defines the baseline security requirements.
• Design-Basis Threat (DBT): Outlines the process for assessing threats and determining countermeasures.
• Critical Areas and Systems: Identifies areas requiring enhanced security.
• Physical Security: Covers requirements for entrances, lobbies, common areas, non-public areas, and utility areas, including access control, magnetometers, X-ray screening, and visitor management.
• Interior Security: Details requirements for wearing photo IDs, secure employee entrances, key control, and electronic access for employees.
• Site and Exterior Security: Includes requirements for signage, landscaping, HAZMAT storage, vehicle barriers, and parking access control.
• Security Systems: Specifies requirements for Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), duress alarms, communication systems, and emergency power.
• Building Systems: Addresses shatter-resistant window protection, securing non-window openings, and emergency generator protection.
• Operations and Administration: Outlines requirements for Facility Security Committees, access to building information, security plans, construction security, mail screening, and security guard postings.
• Cybersecurity: Details requirements for building and access control systems, incident response, and recommended cyber protection measures for Lessors.

Bidders must carefully review these security requirements to determine their ability to meet these stringent standards. The implementation of these measures will likely impact project costs, timelines, and operational procedures. Understanding these requirements is essential for developing a compliant and competitive proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, GSA Form 1364, is a "Proposal to Lease Space" used by potential lessors to submit offers for leasing space to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). 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, CAF), lease term (full and firm), and detailed rental rates including Shell Rent, Operating Costs, Tenant Improvement (TI) Rent, Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) Rent, and parking costs.
• Additional Financial Aspects: Covers details on free rent, renewal options, commissions, adjustments for vacant premises or reduced services, and tax parcel information.
• Building and Property Information: Requires information on the building's construction year, renovations, HVAC hours, and compliance with fire protection, life safety, accessibility, asbestos, seismic, and ENERGY STAR® standards.
• Owner Identification and Offeror Certification: Section for identifying the owner and offeror, including contact information and certification of understanding and agreement to the Request for Lease Proposals (RLP).

This form is critical for any entity wishing to lease property to the GSA. Bidders must accurately complete all relevant sections to detail their proposed lease terms, property characteristics, and financial offers. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may impact the evaluation of their proposal. It directly informs the government's decision-making process regarding lease proposals.

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 government leases. Bidders will use this form to provide cost breakdowns for services like cleaning, heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and elevators, as well as ownership costs such as real estate taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

• Section I: Estimated Annual Cost of Services and Utilities: Details costs for cleaning, heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, elevators, and miscellaneous services. It requires breakdown into salaries, supplies, contract services, fuel, utilities, and system maintenance and repair.
• 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 costs.
• Lessor's Certification: A section for the lessor to certify the accuracy of the provided cost estimates.

This form is crucial for potential bidders to understand the cost components that will be considered in the rental charges for a government lease. It helps bidders assess the overall financial aspects of the opportunity by providing a standardized method for reporting lessor expenses. The information submitted on this form will likely influence negotiations and the final determination of fair market value for the leased space.

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 safety and life safety features of a building where the government is considering leasing space. It contains two parts:

• Part A: To be completed by the Offeror or their representative for offered space below the 6th floor. It includes questions about general building information, other uses, automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, exit signs, emergency lighting, and elevators.

• Part B: To be completed by a professional engineer for offered space on the 6th floor or higher. It requires a detailed narrative report evaluating the building's fire protection and life safety systems, including specific attention to the offered space and any deficiencies.

• Fundamental Code Requirements: Outlines the basis for evaluation, referencing local building and fire codes, and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) for egress requirements.

• Part A Questions: Covers building address, general information (square footage, number of floors), other uses (restaurants, storage, etc.), automatic fire sprinkler systems (installation, maintenance), fire alarm systems (installation, age, notification, maintenance), exit signs, emergency lighting, and elevators (installation, communication systems, smoke detection recall).

• Part B Report Requirements: Mandates a detailed narrative report covering general information, occupancy classifications, building construction, vertical openings, means of egress, automatic fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and elevators. It requires identification of deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.

• Offeror's Statement: A certification by the Offeror that the information provided is accurate.

• Statement of Fire Protection Engineer: A certification by the professional engineer regarding their assessment.

• Offeror's Statement of Correction: An attestation that any required work to bring the space into compliance will be completed at the Offeror's expense.

This form is critical for bidders proposing to lease office space to the government. It outlines the minimum fire protection and life safety standards that the offered building must meet. Bidders must ensure that the building they propose complies with these requirements, or be prepared to make necessary corrections. The completed form, particularly Part B, will be a key part of the government's evaluation of the offered space's suitability and safety.

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 entities involved in high-security leased space.

• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "Financing," "Foreign entity," "Foreign person," "Highest-level owner," "Immediate owner," and "Unique entity identifier."
• Offeror/Lessor Representation: Requires representation on immediate ownership, highest-level ownership, and financing entities.
• Information Required: For each relevant entity (immediate owner, highest-level owner, financing entity), bidders must provide:
  • Legal name
  • Unique entity identifier (if available)
  • Physical address
  • Country
• Foreign Ownership/Financing: Specific questions address whether the immediate owner, highest-level owner, or financing involves foreign entities or foreign persons.
• Timing: The representation is to be completed upon proposal submission and updated annually by the Lessor. It is also required for lease novations.
• Signatory Section: Includes fields for the Offeror or Lessor's name, signature, and date.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their proposal or lease agreement process. It is crucial for understanding and disclosing foreign ownership and financing details related to the leased property, which may impact eligibility or evaluation criteria for high-security leased space opportunities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "RLP EXHIBIT K BROKER PROJECT (FEB 2026)", outlines the terms and conditions related to broker commissions and credits for the RLP (Request for Lease Proposal) opportunity. It details how commissions are handled, potential dual agency situations, and the application of a commission credit against rental payments.

• Broker Commission and Credit (BP 1.01): Specifies that the Broker represents GSA and that Offerors paying a commission to their own agent must also pay a commission to GSA's Broker. It requires disclosure of all commissions and the submission of an executed commission agreement. It also details a "Commission Credit" that the Broker may forego for the Government's benefit, which will be applied as a monthly reduction to rental payments.
• Pricing Terms (BP 1.02): Instructs Offerors on how to price their offers on GSA Form 1364, specifically regarding compensation to GSA's Broker and any Brokerage Commission Agreement.
• Instructions for Offeror and Submittals (BP 1.03): Lists required submittals, including an "Executed Broker Commission Agreement" and a "Dual Agency Acknowledgement Statement."

This exhibit is crucial for bidders as it directly impacts the financial aspects of the lease proposal. Bidders must understand:

• Their obligation to pay a commission to GSA's Broker.
• The requirement to disclose all commission-related fees.
• The potential for a commission credit that will reduce their rental payments.
• The specific forms and agreements that must be submitted with their offer.

Presolicitation Notice / Advertisement

This notice is from the General Services Administration (GSA) seeking to lease office space in Nashville, Tennessee. The GSA requires a minimum of 20,500 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet of space.

• Space Size: Minimum 20,500 ABOA SF, Maximum 20,500 ABOA SF.

• Space Type: Office.

• Parking: 14 total parking spaces required, all surface and reserved.

• Floor Plate: Minimum 15,000 ABOA SF.

• Configuration: Space must be contiguous (horizontally and vertically) on one or more floors, not split by a public corridor.

• Column Spacing: Minimum 25' on center, subject to Lease Contracting Officer approval.

• Ceiling Height: Minimum clear ceiling height of 9'.

• Standards: Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability.

• Lease Type: Fully serviced lease required.

• Floodplain: Space must not be in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain.

• Telecommunications: Compliance with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA is required.

• Expressions of Interest Due: April 3, 2026.

• Market Survey (Estimated): April/May 2026.

• Occupancy (Estimated): Fall 2027.

Submissions must include:

• Owner's name and property authorization letter.
• Building address or locational description.
• Age of building.
• Total gross square feet and gross square feet per floor.
• Site plan depicting building and parking.
• Floor plan and gross square footage of proposed space.
• Identification of on-site parking.
• Map showing building within the delineated area.
• Map showing proximity to public transportation.
• Map showing proximity to amenities.
• Evidence of ownership or authority to submit.
• Information on title issues, easements, and restrictions.
• Description of planned land development or construction.
• If submitting a land site, additional information on street address, aerial overview, site pictures, and surrounding area is required.

Expressions of Interest should be sent to:

• Brad Seifert, Broker (Bradford.seifert@gsa.gov)
• Hunter Powell, Broker (Hunter.Powell@gsa.gov)

Government Contact: Lisa Richmond, Lease Contracting Officer.

Presolicitation Notice / Advertisement

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to lease office space in Nashville, Tennessee. This notice serves as an advertisement to solicit expressions of interest from property owners or their authorized representatives.

• Location: Delineated area within Nashville, TN (North: SR-155, East: SR-155 to SR-70 to SR-255, South: SR-255 to SR-31 to SR-155, West: SR-155).

• Size: Minimum and Maximum 20,500 Sq. Ft. (ABOA).

• Space Type: Office.

• Parking: 14 total spaces required, all surface and reserved.

• Lease Term: Full term of 17 years, with a firm term of 15 years. No option term.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Minimum floor plate of 15,000 ABOA SF.
  • Space must be contiguous (horizontally and vertically) on one or more floors, not split by a public corridor.
  • Minimum column spacing of 25' on center (subject to Lease Contracting Officer approval).
  • Minimum clear ceiling height of 9'.
  • Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability.
  • Fully serviced lease required.
  • Space must not be in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain.

• Expressions of Interest Due: April 3, 2026.

• Market Survey (Estimated): April/May 2026.

• Occupancy (Estimated): Fall 2027.

• Submission Requirements: Offerors must provide detailed information including owner name, property authorization, address, building age, square footage, site plans, floor plans, parking identification, maps showing location within the delineated area, proximity to public transportation and amenities, evidence of ownership or authority, title information, and any planned land development. Specific requirements apply if submitting a land site.

• Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.

• Expressions of Interest to:

  • Brad Seifert, Broker (Bradford.seifert@gsa.gov, (202) 652-4192)
  • Hunter Powell, Broker (Hunter.Powell@gsa.gov, (504) 301-7139)

• Government Contact Information:

  • Lease Contracting Officer: Lisa Richmond
  • Broker: Public Properties