How to bid on Administrative Office Space Lease, Bethesda And Potomac, MD (RLP 26NAT02)

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Public Buildings Service is seeking two separate leases for administrative office space. One location is in Bethesda, Maryland, and the other is in Potomac, Maryland. Each space needs to be between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet and suitable for law enforcement operations. This is a significant opportunity for property owners with ready-to-occupy, high-quality office space in these areas.

Each location requires at least six private offices, room for six workstations, storage, an IT room with cooling, and a separate room for 30 lockers. The space must also support a heavy safe. A key requirement is 24/7 access and services, including HVAC, elevators, restrooms, lighting, and power. Additionally, each location needs a minimum of 15 reserved on-site parking spaces, with 25 preferred. Structured parking is preferred, but surface parking is acceptable if it has 24/7 security camera coverage.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) was published on July 24, 2026. Offers must be submitted through the GSA Leasing Portal between August 1, 2026, and August 7, 2026. The submission window closes promptly at 8:00 PM Eastern Time on August 7, 2026. Late offers will not be considered.

The lease term for each location is 10 years, with five years firm. The government aims for occupancy as soon as practicable after the lease is signed. The evaluation will be based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is ideal for property owners or lessors with existing, substantially built-out, and finished administrative office space in the specified Bethesda and Potomac delineated areas. The government prefers furnished space, but it is not required. However, offerors must be able to demonstrate ready-to-occupy space, as alternative space will only be considered if it can be delivered promptly without extended build-out times.

The required space must be modern, high-quality, and suitable for professional use. Outdated or poorly maintained spaces will not be considered. The government will award separate leases for each location, and an award for one does not guarantee or preclude an award for the other. Offerors must submit separate offers for each location they wish to be considered for.

How to respond to this solicitation

Offers must be submitted electronically through the GSA Leasing Portal. You will need to log in or register for a free account on the portal. When completing the offer workflow, enter "26NAT02" in the RLP # field to ensure your offer is correctly linked to this requirement.

It is important to read the entire advertisement and the RLP package before submitting an offer. In case of any conflict between this advertisement and RLP No. 26NAT02, the requirements of this advertisement take precedence. Offerors are encouraged to submit all available vacant space within their building that meets or exceeds the stated requirements.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your offered space strictly meets all layout and amenity requirements, including the number of private offices, workstations, storage, IT room specifications, locker room capacity, and floor capacity for a heavy safe. Clearly document how your space fulfills each of these points.

Pay close attention to the parking requirements. You must provide a minimum of 15 reserved on-site parking spaces. If offering surface parking, confirm and document 24/7 security camera coverage. Highlight any preferred features like structured parking or on-site electric vehicle charging stations if available.

Since the evaluation is Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA), ensure your pricing is competitive while still allowing for the required Building Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC) of $25.00 per ABOA SF and a Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA) of $54.04 per ABOA SF, should the government require improvements. Clearly state your ability to provide these amounts. While furniture is optional, if you offer it, ensure it is clean, in good working order, and available at no additional cost.