How to bid on warehouse space lease for GSA in Raleigh, NC

What the GSA is buying and why it matters

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to lease 3,500 ABOA (American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association Office Area) square feet of warehouse space in Raleigh, North Carolina. This will be a fully serviced lease with a total term of 120 months, including a 60-month firm term and three 24-month option terms.

The GSA requires specific features for this space, including six reserved structured parking spaces, 24/7 access, a minimum clearance height of 6 feet 8 inches, and a floor load capacity of 22,000 pounds. The space must also accommodate 6-foot 8-inch by 19-foot vehicles for navigation and circulation. It must not be in a residential area, near educational facilities, or foreign government offices, and must meet government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability. It also cannot be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.

This is an opportunity for property owners or authorized representatives with suitable warehouse space in the specified Raleigh delineated area to secure a long-term lease with a federal agency.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Expressions of interest are due by September 29, 2026. This is the initial deadline for submitting your property's details to the GSA. After this date, the GSA will review the submissions.

An estimated market survey will take place in October or November 2026. The estimated occupancy date for the selected space is June 4, 2028.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for owners or managers of commercial properties with warehouse space in Raleigh, NC, specifically within the delineated area bounded by I-540 (North), N New Hope Road (East), E Whitaker Mill Road (South), and Lead Mine Road (West).

Firms specializing in facilities leasing, commercial real estate, or property management with suitable warehouse assets that meet the detailed specifications should consider responding. The property must be able to provide a dedicated storage room of 100 square feet and meet specific structural and access requirements.

How to respond to this request

To respond, you must submit an expression of interest. This submission should include the building name and address, contact information for the offeror's representative, the ABOA and rentable square feet available (specifying floors and square footages), the asking full-service rental rate per ABOA and RSF (inclusive of a standard GSA warm-lit shell), and operating costs per ABOA and RSF included in the full-service rates.

If you are not the owner or manager, your submission must include written consent from the ownership granting you authority to provide this information to the government. Send your expression of interest to Erik Weiss and Raquel Howard at 3424 Peachtree Rd, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30326, or via email to [email protected] and [email protected].

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all the specific requirements listed by the GSA, especially regarding the delineated area, square footage, parking, clearance height, floor load, and accessibility. Ensure your property precisely matches these criteria.

Clearly articulate how your property meets each requirement in your submission. Provide accurate and detailed information about your building's specifications, including all requested financial details for the full-service rental rate and operating costs. Double-check all contact information and ensure any necessary authorization from ownership is included if you are not the direct owner or manager.