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SSA and IRS - Lease of Office Space within Atlanta, Georgia. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) #26NAT01

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE.PBS OFFICE OF LEASING · Response deadline: Thu, 08 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service, Office of Leasing, is seeking office space for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP). This is a standard GSA leasing action under its delegated authority to procure real estate on behalf of federal tenant agencies.

Federal lease procurements of this type typically involve a competitive process where the government evaluates proposals based on rental rates, building characteristics, location factors, and the acceptability of lease terms. GSA often uses the Automated Advanced Acquisition Program (AAAP) or similar streamlined methods for office space acquisitions, though see the solicitation for the specific acquisition methodology employed here. The lease would be for space within Atlanta, Georgia—a major federal center with significant SSA and IRS operational footprints.

NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)) applies to this procurement, indicating the government is contracting with commercial real estate owners or property management firms that lease office space.

Key facts

Note the extremely compressed timeline: posted October 6, 2026, with offers due October 7, 2026—approximately 24 hours. This compressed schedule may indicate this is a streamlined acquisition, a re-solicitation, or an RLP issuance to pre-qualified offerors under an existing GSA program. See the solicitation for clarification on eligibility to respond.

Who can bid

This procurement is full and open competition with no set-aside for small business. Any responsible offeror capable of meeting the lease requirements may bid, including large real estate investment trusts (REITs), institutional property owners, commercial developers, and property management companies. Small business lessors may compete but do not receive preferential evaluation.

To bid, you must typically: (1) own or control the proposed building or space, or hold appropriate leasing rights; (2) have a Dunn & Bradstreet (DUNS) or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration; (3) be prepared to offer GSA's standard lease form terms or negotiate within federal lease parameters; and (4) meet any minimum building standards GSA specifies for federal tenancy, including security, accessibility, and environmental requirements. See the solicitation for specific qualification criteria and any minimum building class or size requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Federal lease competitions prioritize effective rent—the net present value of all rent and concessions over the lease term—combined with technical acceptability. For Atlanta office space in 2026, consider these factors:

Pricing strategy: GSA calculates annual effective rent including base rent, tenant improvement allowances, moving allowances, and other concessions. Structure your offer to optimize this calculation rather than simply minimizing stated rent. Understand GSA's lease contract format, which typically includes firm-term and soft-term provisions with cancellation rights.

Building qualification: Verify your property meets or exceeds the building quality, security level, parking ratios, and square footage requirements. Federal agencies often require build-to-suit or turnkey tenant improvements; see the solicitation for the specific space requirements, including any minimum or maximum rentable square feet.

Technical responsiveness: Address all RLP requirements precisely—omissions or deviations risk disqualification or downward technical scoring. Include required documentation: site plans, floor plans, building photographs, environmental certifications, accessibility compliance evidence, and financial capacity documentation.

Speed given the deadline: With approximately 24 hours to respond, pre-registered offerors with properties already in GSA's inventory or pipeline likely have advantage. If you have suitable space and discover this notice promptly, focus immediately on obtaining the RLP documents and confirming your SAM.gov registration is active.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 6GA0351_01 or RLP #26NAT01. The notice was posted October 6, 2026, with offers due October 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Given the compressed schedule, act now to determine eligibility, obtain complete requirements, and assess whether your property can meet the stated needs. Contact the GSA leasing contracting officer listed in the solicitation with any urgent questions.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →