How to bid on office and warehouse space for GSA in Tampa, FL

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to lease between 54,845 and 57,587 square feet of office and warehouse space in Tampa, Florida. This is a significant opportunity for property owners, as the GSA requires a 15-year lease term, with a firm term of 10 years. The space must be contiguous, and specific requirements include a minimum of 250 secured parking spaces, roof accommodation for antennas, and a freight elevator if space is above the first floor.

The GSA also needs approximately 3,500 square feet of conditioned warehouse space for vehicle storage, featuring a roll-up door with at-grade entry and a minimum 28-foot clear ceiling height. The building must also provide occasional exclusive access to a loading dock and sallyport for deliveries and discreet detainee transportation. This is a fully serviced lease, and the property must meet government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability, and not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is August 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time. After this deadline, the GSA will review the submitted expressions of interest to determine which properties best meet their requirements. An estimated market survey will occur at a date to be determined, with an estimated occupancy in Winter 2028.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for property owners or their authorized representatives in the Tampa, Florida area who have existing properties or can develop properties that meet the GSA's specific requirements for office and warehouse space. Firms specializing in commercial real estate, property management, or development with properties in the delineated area (North: E Sleigh Avenue; Hillsborough River West: Benjamin Road; Veterans Expressway; Memorial Highway South: John F Kennedy Boulevard; Dale Marby Highway; Euclid Avenue; Bayshore Road; Channelside Drive; Selmon Expressway; S 20th Street; S 50th Street; Madison Avenue East: Interstate 75; E Adams Drive; Falkenburg Road) should consider this solicitation. The property must also be able to accommodate specialized features like a sallyport and specific warehouse ceiling heights.

How to respond to this RFI

To respond, you must submit an expression of interest to Edward “Teddy” Seifert via email at [email protected]. Your submission must include the building name and address, your contact information and email address, the ABOA (Architectural Building Office Area) and rentable square feet available (identifying specific floors and square footages), and the asking full-service rental rate per ABOA SF and RSF inclusive of a standard GSA warm-lit shell, or operating costs per ABOA SF and RSF included in the full-service rates.

If you are not the owner or manager of the property, your submission must also include written consent from the ownership, granting you authority to provide this information to the government. You can access the original source of this opportunity by clicking “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, but not for all bids.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all requirements, especially the specific square footage range, parking needs, and specialized features like the warehouse ceiling height and sallyport. Ensure your property can meet all stated criteria, including fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. Clearly articulate how your property addresses each requirement in your expression of interest.

Provide a detailed breakdown of the available space, including specific floors and square footages. Be precise with your proposed rental rates, whether full-service or operating costs, and ensure they are competitive. If you are representing an owner, secure the necessary written consent in advance to avoid delays. Finally, submit your expression of interest well before the August 6, 2026, 5:00 PM ET deadline to ensure it is received on time.