Notice of Intent to Lease Space Using Other Than Full & Open Competition
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, has issued a Notice of Intent to Lease Space in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This notice seeks expressions of interest for 6,752 to 7,000 ABOA square feet of office space for a five-year term. This is not a solicitation, but rather market research to identify potential alternative spaces. Expressions of Interest are due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
The GSA requires office space within a specific delineated area in Harrisburg, PA, bounded by Forster Street (North), Paxton Street (South), Amtrak railroad tracks east of 7th Street (East), and N & S Front Street (West). A "Delineated Area Map.pdf" is provided for visual reference. Key requirements include:
- Space: 6,752 to 7,000 ABOA sq ft, contiguous on one floor, located on the second floor or above, but not on the top floor.
- Parking: 18 reserved/structured parking spaces.
- Prohibited Locations: Buildings cannot house immigration, probations, public defenders, social services, or be within 1,000 feet of residential areas, places of worship, schools, hospitals, prisons, abortion clinics, mental health clinics, drug rehabilitation clinics, or day care facilities.
- Standards: Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability. A fully serviced lease is required. Space must not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
- Telecommunications: Entities must be familiar with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent / Sources Sought (Other Than Full & Open Competition)
- Full Term: Five (5) years
- Firm Term: 120 days
- Expressions of Interest Due: March 26, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: March 5, 2028
Submission Requirements
Expressions of interest should include:
- Building name and address
- 1/8-inch scale drawing reflecting existing conditions and proposed parking plan
- Available ABOA square feet and rental rate per ABOA square foot
- Common Area Factor(s) by floor (if applicable)
- Owner's name and address, and a written statement confirming legal authority to provide property information.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in responding to this advertisement. The current lease is expiring, and GSA is considering alternative space if economically advantageous, weighing relocation costs against potential savings.