U.S. GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO LEASE SPACE IN TOPEKA, KS
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), through its Public Buildings Service, is issuing a Presolicitation to identify potential lessors for office space in Topeka, Kansas. The U.S. Government requires 4,869 to 5,110 ABOA square feet for a new lease. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are due by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
GSA requires a fully serviced office space within the Topeka city limits. Key specifications include:
- Size: 4,869 to 5,110 ABOA square feet.
- Configuration: Contiguous on one floor.
- Access: Accessible 24/7/365.
- Floor Load: Capable of accommodating a high-density file system.
- Parking: 21 total surface spaces, with 6 reserved and secured by fencing, allowing for truck/trailer maneuverability.
- Location Restrictions: Cannot be located within a high-crime area as determined by local law enforcement, and must not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
Lease Terms & Timeline
- Lease Type: Fully serviced lease.
- Full Term: 180 months.
- Firm Term: 60 months.
- Option Term: One 5-year option.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Expressions of Interest Due: June 19, 2026.
- Estimated Market Survey: July 10, 2026.
- Estimated Occupancy: August 31, 2028.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) including:
- Building/site name, address, and location of available space.
- Rentable square feet, expected rental rate (shell and operating expense).
- ABOA square feet, expected rental rate (fully serviced), and tenant improvement amount (if any).
- Date of space availability.
- Building ownership information.
- On-site parking availability, cost, and how government parking requirements will be met.
- Energy efficiency/renewable energy features, including Energy Star rating.
- List of building services provided.
- One-eighth inch scale drawing or marketing brochure of proposed space/site.
- Authorized contact information (name, address, phone, email).
- For agents representing multiple owners, written acknowledgement.
- For representatives of building owners, exclusivity agreement or similar documentation.
- All submissions must include Solicitation #2KS0140.
Compliance & Additional Notes
Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Send EOIs to: Bruce Keyes, Sr. Transaction Manager, at bruce.keyes@gsa.gov.