Lease of Office Space within Columbia, SC. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01 - Office Space
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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), Public Buildings Service, is seeking competitive lease proposals for office space in Columbia, South Carolina, under RLP #26NAT01. The requirement is for 9,000 to 9,400 ABOA square feet of office and related space, including rooftop space for up to three antennae, and 30 on-site, reserved, secure parking spaces. The lease term is 15 years, with 13 years firm. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer without negotiations. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves leasing office space that meets specific requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). The space must be contiguous on one floor, located above the first floor but not the top floor (single-story facilities considered), and adhere to strict location restrictions (e.g., not within 1,000 feet of residential areas, schools, hospitals, or in shopping malls). The proposed building cannot have public parking underneath or within it. The space must meet Facility Security Level (FSL) II requirements, as detailed in the "ATF SPACE REQUIREMENTS" document, which outlines stringent security, safety, and operational needs including specific room descriptions and design standards.
Key Requirements & Allowances
- Space Size: 9,000 - 9,400 ABOA SF
- Parking: 30 on-site, reserved, secure spaces
- Lease Term: 15 years (13 years firm)
- Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance: $59.40 per ABOA SF (potential overage of approximately $185.00 per ABOA SF)
- Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC): $12.00 per ABOA SF
- Security: Must meet FSL II requirements, with detailed ATF design and construction standards for secure foyers, LAN rooms, evidence storage, and security hardware.
- Post-Award Schedule: A detailed 305-working-day schedule from lease award to government acceptance, outlining design, construction document submission, pricing approval, and construction completion.
Contract & Submission
- Type: Request for Lease Proposals (RLP)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Submission Method: Via 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. ET.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026
- Published: April 17, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, without negotiations. The Government will scale the offered space, and the lease will be based on the resulting square footage. Offerors are encouraged to submit rates for all terms available in the AAAP RLP for future consideration.
Important Notes
Offerors must review the delineated area map, Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment restrictions, and initiate SAM registration promptly. A fully serviced lease is required, including daytime cleaning. Offered space must not be in the 1-percent-annual chance/0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain.