Bid guide
How to bid on a GSA office lease in Washington, DC
What the GSA is buying and why it matters
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to lease a single office building in Washington, DC’s Central Employment Area. The GSA requires 365,000 to 401,500 ABOA square feet, with 17 reserved on-site parking spaces, for a 20-year term. This is a significant long-term lease opportunity for property owners.
The building must meet specific federal security requirements (ISC Level IV), support 24/7 operations for up to 65,000 ABOA square feet, and have emergency backup diesel generator power for 48 hours. It also needs roof access for antenna and satellite equipment. A key requirement is at least 80,000 ABOA square feet of contiguous swing space available by March 2027 within the same building.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Expressions of Interest are due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This is the initial deadline for property owners or authorized managers to submit their proposals.
After this, the GSA estimates a market survey in September 2026, with initial offers due in October 2026. The estimated occupancy for the leased space is August 2030.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for owners or authorized property managers of large office buildings in Washington, DC’s Central Employment Area. The building must be able to accommodate a single tenant and meet stringent federal security and operational demands.
Firms with properties that can provide significant contiguous swing space (at least 80,000 ABOA SF) by March 2027, within the same building, are particularly well-suited. The property must also be within 2,640 walkable linear feet of a Metrorail Station and not be in a 100-year or 500-year flood plain.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Expressions of Interest must be sent to Todd Valentine at [email protected] and Emmett Miller at [email protected]. The submission must include the building name and address, contact information, ABOA and rentable square feet for both the total requirement and swing space (with specific floors and common area factor), and the condition of the space. You must also provide the asking rental rate per ABOA and rentable square foot, including a GSA warm lit shell, a tenant improvement allowance of $58.96/ABOA SF, and a BSAC allowance of $40.00 per ABOA SF. Include a description of any additional tenant concessions, the date the building will be ready for tenant improvements, and whether the swing space is vacant. A narrative description of how the video wall requirement will be met and evidence of meeting other specific requirements are also needed. Finally, include the offeror’s name and address, and a written statement identifying the representative and granting authority to provide property information. If you are not the owner or manager, a letter from ownership granting permission is required.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all requirements, especially those not explicitly stated in the advertisement, by consulting Prospectus No. PDC-06-WA21 and other federal and DC jurisdiction standards for fire and life safety, security, accessibility, seismic, energy, and sustainability. Ensure your property can fully meet or be adapted to meet all these criteria.
Clearly articulate how your property addresses the unique requirements, such as the video wall accommodation, 24/7 operations, and emergency backup power. Provide detailed floor plans and square footage breakdowns for both the main space and the swing space, including the Common Area Factor. Highlight the contiguity of the swing space and its availability by March 2027. If representing multiple properties, remember you can only participate in negotiations on behalf of one owner.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from General Services Administration; the original posting controls.