Bid guide
How to bid on a GSA office lease in Havre, MT
What the GSA is buying and why it matters
The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking to lease office space in Havre, Montana. They need a fully serviced office, between 2,805 and 3,085 ABOA square feet, with nine surface or reserved parking spaces. The lease term will be 15 years, with a firm term of 10 years, and the space must be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
This is an opportunity for property owners or authorized representatives in Havre, MT, to offer suitable space to the federal government. A long-term lease with a federal agency can provide stable income for a property.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Expressions of interest are due by August 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and all required information must be submitted by this time.
After the deadline, the GSA will review the submitted expressions of interest. An estimated market survey is scheduled for August 25, 2026, to further evaluate potential properties. The occupancy date is currently to be determined.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for property owners, real estate developers, or authorized representatives with existing office space in Havre, Montana, that meets the specified requirements. The property must be within the delineated area: North – 2nd St NW, East – 24th Ave SE, South – 34th St SE, West – 23rd Ave W.
The ideal property will be contiguous, preferably on the second floor or higher, and meet various setback and proximity preferences regarding hazardous materials, public facilities, and foreign power associations. It must also comply with government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability, and not be in a 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
How to respond to this request
To respond, you must submit an expression of interest via email to Dana McNeil at [email protected]. The submission must include the building name and address, contact information for the offeror's representative, and the ABOA and rentable square feet available, specifying floors and square footages.
You must also provide the asking full-service rental rate per ABOA SF and RSF, inclusive of a standard GSA warm-lit shell, or the operating costs per ABOA SF 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.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all the requirements and preferences outlined in the solicitation. Ensure your property fully meets the mandatory criteria and address as many of the preferred conditions as possible. Clearly state how your property aligns with each point.
Provide accurate and detailed information about your property's square footage, rental rates, and operating costs. Double-check all contact information and ensure any required consent from ownership is properly documented and included with your submission. A clear, concise, and complete response will help the GSA evaluate your offer efficiently.
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.