How to bid on Hampton Roads Office Space Lease from the GSA

What the GSA is buying and why it matters

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to lease 7,200 to 9,600 square feet of contiguous office space in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This includes the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, and Franklin. The lease will be for a full term of five years, with a firm term of three years.

The GSA requires a fully serviced lease for modern, high-quality office space. The space must be above ground level and include 48 secured parking spaces, at least 48 work areas, a conference room of at least 325 square feet, and an IT room of 100 square feet with continuous cooling. The facility must meet a minimum Facility Security Level (FSL) II and adhere to federal standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability. It cannot be located in a 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.

This is an opportunity for property owners or lessors with suitable commercial real estate in the specified Hampton Roads cities to secure a long-term lease with a federal agency.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Expressions of Interest are due by August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This is the deadline for submitting your initial interest in providing space.

After the deadline, the GSA estimates a market survey will take place in August 2026. The estimated occupancy for the selected space is also August 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for commercial real estate firms, property owners, or landlords who have existing office space or can provide fully finished relet space in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The space must be modern, high-quality, and suitable for professional use.

Vendors should have properties that can accommodate the specific square footage requirements, provide 48 secured parking spaces, and meet the detailed interior specifications including the number of workspaces, conference room size, and an IT room with 24/7 cooling. The property must also meet federal security and building standards, including a minimum FSL II.

How to respond to this request

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Expressions of Interest should be sent via email to Gerrit Voogt at [email protected] and Chanda Chann at [email protected]. Ensure your submission clearly outlines how your property meets all the specified requirements.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all requirements, especially those concerning facility security, building standards, and specific space configurations like the IT room cooling and secured parking. Clearly demonstrate how your offered space meets or exceeds each criterion.

Provide detailed information about the property's location, floor plans, and any existing amenities that align with the GSA's needs. If your space is fully furnished, highlight the professional grade and federal safety compliance of the furnishings.

Address the requirement for main entry doors to support cipher lock access. If modifications are needed, include these costs in your proposed shell rate. Also, confirm that your property does not collocate with agencies or tenants whose operations conflict with law enforcement functions.