SOLICITATION: RLP PACKAGE: The Government is seeking to lease office and related space in FT. LEE, NEW JERSEY for a minimum of 25,939 ANSI/BOMA (ABOA) to a maximum of 27,233 ABOA square feet.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE.PBS R00 CENTER FOR BROKER SERVICES · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to lease office and related commercial space in Ft. Lee, New Jersey. The required space must provide between 25,939 and 27,233 ANSI/BOMA ABOA (American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association—usable square feet) of office area. This is a Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) under GSA's standard leasing program for federal agencies. GSA typically acts as the landlord's broker and lease negotiator on behalf of federal tenant agencies, meaning the awarded lessor will enter into a direct lease with the U.S. government. The specific federal tenant agency and intended use of the space are not indicated in the notice metadata—see the solicitation for this information.
Leases of this type commonly involve multi-year terms with renewal options, tenant improvements built to government specifications, and full-service or modified gross lease structures. The space requirements likely include standard office configurations, building systems meeting federal energy and accessibility standards, and compliance with security and safety regulations applicable to federal occupancy.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, PBS R00 Center for Broker Services |
| Notice type | Solicitation (RLP – Request for Lease Proposal) |
| Solicitation number | 4NJ0299-1 |
| NAICS | 531120 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Ft. Lee, New Jersey (specific address not provided in metadata) |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources with no small business set-aside applied. Under NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)), eligibility extends to property owners or entities with authority to lease commercial office buildings in the Ft. Lee, New Jersey market. Bidders must hold clean title or possess legal authority to offer the described space, and the property must meet zoning, code, and accessibility requirements for federal tenancy. GSA leasing competitions typically require bidders to demonstrate financial capacity to perform the lease, including ability to fund tenant improvements and maintain the property throughout the lease term. While not a small business set-aside, small business lessors may still compete, and GSA's leasing program includes tools such as the Small Business Lease Incentive Program—see the solicitation for current applicability.
How to put together a competitive bid
For a GSA RLP, competitiveness centers on rate, space efficiency, location attributes, and responsiveness to technical requirements.
Pricing strategy: Submit your lowest feasible rental rate for the ABOA square footage range. GSA evaluates on effective rent over the lease term, accounting for tenant improvement allowances, operating expense treatment, and any concessions. Structure your proposal to show value without compromising financial viability—government leases offer creditworthy tenancy but thin margins.
Space documentation: Provide precise ABOA measurements certifiable to ANSI/BOMA Z65.1 standards. Include floor plans showing efficient column spacing, window lines, and core distances that maximize usable space. Highlight parking ratios, loading access, and proximity to mass transit, as federal employee commute and accessibility factor into GSA's location score.
Technical compliance: Address building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire suppression), energy efficiency ratings, and cybersecurity readiness for building controls. Confirm Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards compliance. See the solicitation for specific security clearance requirements, building hardening, or antiterrorism standards that may apply.
Past performance: Document experience with federal leases, GSA lease administration, or comparable corporate tenancy. Include references from prior government or institutional lessors.
Next steps
Access the full RLP package and leasing documents on SAM.gov using solicitation number 4NJ0299-1. Review the complete space requirements, evaluation criteria, lease form (typically GSA's Standard Form 2), and any amendments. Note the firm response deadline of November 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are not accepted in GSA lease procurements. Consider contacting the Center for Broker Services broker assigned to this requirement for property suitability questions prior to investing in proposal preparation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →