Lease of Office Space. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01 - Office Space
Overview
Buyer
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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), through its PBS Office of Leasing, is seeking competitive lease proposals for office space in Chicago, Illinois, under RLP #26NAT01. This opportunity is for a 15-year lease (13 years firm) for a minimum of 4,180 ABOA SF and a maximum of 4,389 ABOA SF. Offers are submitted via the GSA Leasing Portal, with the Open Period running from the 1st through the 7th of each month. The response date for this notice is June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government requires second-generation office space that needs minimal construction, primarily interior improvements. The desired layout includes 12 offices (150-180 SF each), 11 workstations (63 SF each), 1 LAN room (112 SF) with 24/7 climate control, 1 reception area (64 SF), and 1 conference room (600 SF). Contiguous space is desired. One reserved, secured, on-site parking space for official government vehicles is required.
- Minimum ABOA Square Feet: 4,180
- Maximum ABOA Square Feet: 4,389
- Space Type: Office
- Lease Term: 15 years, 13 years firm
- Tenant Improvement Allowance: $61.52 per ABOA SF
- Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC): $0.00 per ABOA SF
- Furniture: Existing systems furniture and furnishings are accepted at no additional cost, provided they are clean and in good working order. This is not a requirement for technical acceptability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Lease Proposals - RLP)
- Agency: General Services Administration (PBS Office of Leasing)
- Location: Chicago, Illinois (within a delineated area)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
Evaluation
Lease awards will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer without negotiations. Offered space must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local jurisdiction requirements, including fire and life safety, accessibility, seismic resilience, and energy efficiency standards.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must offer space through the GSA Leasing Portal (https://leasing.gsa.gov). The Open Period for submissions runs from the 1st through the 7th of each month, ending at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Subleases will not be considered. Offerors should review Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions and initiate SAM registration as soon as possible. The full RLP #26NAT01 is available on the GSA Leasing Portal under Offer Resources.