United States Government Seeks to Lease Office Space in Boston, MA

SOL #: 3MA0245Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
PBS R1 OFFICE OF LEASING
BOSTON, MA, 02222, United States

Place of Performance

Boston, MA

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings (X1AA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 27, 2026
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Last Updated
May 27, 2026
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Response Deadline
Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

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), specifically the PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE (PBS R1 OFFICE OF LEASING), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential lessors for office space in the Seaport District of Boston, MA. The U.S. Government seeks to lease 5,000 to 5,250 ABOA square feet for a 10-year full term (5 years firm). Expressions of Interest are due by June 15, 2026.

Scope of Requirement

The requirement is for a fully serviced office lease within the delineated Seaport District of Boston, MA, as detailed in the attached map. The space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. Additionally, 15 unreserved parking spaces are required. The Government currently occupies space in Boston with an expiring lease and is considering alternative, economically advantageous options.

Key Submission Requirements

Expressions of Interest must be submitted in writing and include, at a minimum:

  • Building name, address, and location of available space within the building, including site/lot plans and interior layout drawings.
  • Rentable square feet available and expected rental rate per rentable square foot (fully serviced).
  • ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet offered and expected rental rate per ABOA square foot (fully serviced), indicating if tenant improvements are included and the amount.
  • Date of space availability.
  • Building ownership information.
  • Amount of on-site parking available and its cost, specifying if the rental rate includes required Government parking.
  • Energy efficiency and renewable energy features.
  • List of building services provided.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
  • Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
  • Lease Term: 10 Years (Full), 5 Years (Firm)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: June 15, 2026, 21:00 UTC
  • Published Date: May 27, 2026

Additional Notes

Entities must familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA. A key attachment, "Delineated Area - Seaport.pdf," provides a map visually outlining the specific geographic region within the Seaport District of Boston, which is crucial for bidders to understand the required location.

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Jared HebnerPRIMARY

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