United States Government Seeks to Lease Office Space in Boston, MA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the PBS R1 Office of Leasing, is seeking Expressions of Interest to lease 5,000 to 5,250 ABOA square feet of office space in the Seaport District of Boston, MA. This is a Sources Sought notice to identify potential alternative space as a current lease is expiring. Responses are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The U.S. Government requires office space within the delineated Seaport District of Boston, MA, as detailed in the attached map. The space must be between 5,000 and 5,250 ABOA SF and include 15 unreserved parking spaces. A fully serviced lease is required, with a 15-year full term and a 10-year firm term. Offered space must comply with government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability, and must not be located within the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Duration: 15 Years (Full Term), 10 Years (Firm Term)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 27, 2026
Required Information for Expressions of Interest
Interested parties must submit the following in writing:
- Building name, address, and location of available space within the building, including site/lot plans and interior layout drawings/pictures with dimensions.
- 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 and cost of on-site parking, and whether the rental rate includes required government parking.
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy features.
- List of building services provided.
Additional Notes
The government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous, weighing factors like relocation costs and downtime. Entities should familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA. The attached document, "Delineated Area - Seaport.pdf," provides a crucial visual outline of the required geographic scope within Boston's Seaport District.