6CA1177 - USSS LA - Lease.docx

EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT A

LEASE NO. GS-09P-LCA03567

BUILDING NO. XXXXXX

Global Lease

GSA TEMPLATE L100 (3/2026)

INSTRUCTIONS TO LEASING SPECIALIST: delete red text below (instructions to offerors) prior to finalizing lease document. additional red Xs or blanks throughout the document indicate required information to be input by the Leasing specialist – change red text to black text after input is complete.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR: Do not attempt to complete this lease (GSA Lease Template L100, hereinafter Lease Template). Upon selection for award, GSA will transcribe the successful Offeror's final offered rent and other price data included on Offeror’s submitted GSA Lease Proposal Form 1364, (hereinafter Lease Proposal Form) into a Lease Template, and transmit the completed Lease Template, together with appropriate attachments, to the successful Offeror for execution.

A. This Lease is made and entered into between

Lessor’s Name [INSERT LESSOR'S FULL LEGAL NAME EXACTLY AS PROVIDED BY LESSOR AND REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM).]

THE TEMPLATE ASSUMES THE LESSOR OWNS THE PROPERTY. HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE ANY UNUSUAL SITE-CONTROL ISSUES, SUCH AS SUBLEASES, GROUND LEASES, ETC., PLEASE CONSULT WITH OFFICE OF LEASING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - LEASING DIVISION (OGC – LR), AS NEEDED. IN THE RARE INSTANCE OF A LEASE AWARD CONTINGENT UPON THE LESSOR’S SUBSEQUENT PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY, YOU MUST SEEK OGC - LR’S ADVICE ON DRAFTING ADDITIONAL “CONTINGENCY” LANGUAGE THAT PROTECTS THE GOVERNMENT’S INTERESTS.

(Lessor), whose principal place of business is [ADDRESS], [INSERT LESSOR'S ADDRESS] and whose interest in the Property described herein is that of Fee Owner, and

The United States of America

(Government), acting by and through the designated representative of the General Services Administration (GSA), upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

B. Witnesseth: The parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, covenant and agree as follows:

Lessor hereby leases to the Government the Premises described herein, being all or a portion of the Property located at

[Address] and more fully described in Section 1 and Exhibit XX, together with rights to the use of parking and other areas as set forth herein, to be used for such purposes as determined by GSA.

C. LEASE TERM

To Have and To Hold the said Premises with its appurtenances for the term beginning upon acceptance of the Premises as required by this Lease and continuing for a period of

2 Years, 2 Years Firm,

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING LEASE AND REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSALS (RLP) DOCUMENTS

· ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING THESE DOCUMENTS ARE TYPED IN BLUE HIDDEN TEXT. YOU SHOULD CREATE THE DOCUMENTS WITH THE HIDDEN TEXT SHOWING, AND THEN [TURN IT OFF] WHEN PRINTING THE FINISHED DOCUMENT.

· EXHIBITS SHOULD BE ADDED AS APPROPRIATE FOR: BROKER PROJECTS, NEW CONSTRUCTION, NET UTILITIES, PROSPECTUS, AND/OR SWING SPACE.

THIS TEMPLATE WAS UPDATED AS OF THE DATE SHOWN IN THE HEADER. THE DATE WILL NOT PRINT IF YOU TURN OFF THE HIDDEN TEXT PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LEASE TEMPLATES ARE LOCATED ON THE OFFICE OF LEASING GOOGLE SITE OR G-REX.

TO REVEAL HIDDEN TEXT IN THE DOCUMENT—

1. CLICK ON THE FILE TAB AT THE TOP LEFT OF THE COMPUTER SCREEN.

2. CLICK ON “OPTIONS” AT THE LEFT OF THE SCREEN, NEAR THE BOTTOM.

3. CLICK ON “DISPLAY” IN THE LEFT-HAND COLUMN OF THE SCREEN, NEAR THE BOTTOM.

4. IN THE RIGHT-HAND COLUMN, UNDER “ALWAYS SHOW THESE FORMATTING MARKS ON THE SCREEN,”—IF THERE IS NO CHECKMARK IN THE “HIDDEN TEXT” BOX—CLICK ON THE “HIDDEN TEXT” BOX. NOTE: A CHECKMARK WILL APPEAR IN THE BOX.

5. CLICK ON “OK.” TO CLOSE OUT THE WORD OPTIONS SCREEN.

TO TURN OFF HIDDEN TEXT: FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS (1) THRU (5), ABOVE. WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE “HIDDEN TEXT” BOX, THE CHECKMARK WILL DISAPPEAR AND THE HIDDEN TEXT WILL NOT SHOW ON SCREEN OR IN PRINTED VERSIONS OF THE LEASE.

TO INPUT DATA: IF A PARAGRAPH HAS BOLD RED Xs, A DOLLAR SIGN ($) FOLLOWED BY UNDERSCORING, OR EMPTY UNDERSCORING (_______), INPUT THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.

TO DELETE AND MODIFY PARAGRAPHS—*

ALL PARAGRAPHS ARE STANDARDIZED AND MANDATORY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN THE HEADING “ACTION REQUIRED,” “OPTIONAL,” OR “NOTE.” MANDATORY PARAGRAPHS MAY ONLY BE ALTERED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LCO ONLY AFTER CONSULTATION WITH OGC - LR AND THE APPROPRIATE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, E.G., FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) PROGRAM MANAGER OR THE NEPA SPECIALIST, HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, BUT THE MANDATORY PARAGRAPHS MUST CONTAIN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME INFORMATION. IF IT IS DETERMINED TO DELETE A PARAGRAPH OR SUB-PARAGRAPH, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

TO DELETE A PARAGRAPH (FOR EXAMPLE, 1.02)—

1. USING YOUR CURSOR, CAREFULLY SELECT THE PARAGRAPH TEXT. (NOTE: DO NOT SELECT THE PARAGRAPH NUMBER.)

2. CLICK ON THE DELETE KEY TO DELETE THE TEXT

3. YOU HAVE A CHOICE REGARDING THE TITLE. YOU MAY EITHER STRIKE THROUGH THE TITLE AND ADD THE WORDS “INTENTIONALLY DELETED” AFTER THE STRICKEN TITLE, OR YOU MAY DELETE THE TITLE AND REPLACE IT WITH “INTENTIONALLY DELETED.” IN EITHER CASE, LEAVE THE PARAGRAPH NUMBER INTACT SO THE PARAGRAPH NUMBERING WILL REMAIN THE SAME FOR THE PARAGRAPHS THAT FOLLOW.

4. TO STRIKE THROUGH THE TITLE, USING YOUR CURSOR, CAREFULLY SELECT THE PARAGRAPH TITLE. (NOTE: DO NOT SELECT THE PARAGRAPH NUMBER.) CLICK ON THE “STRIKETHROUGH” KEY (abc). THEN PLACE THE CURSOR TO THE RIGHT OF THE STRUCK-OUT PARAGRAPH TITLE AND TYPE “INTENTIONALLY DELETED.” NOTE: THE TEXT WILL BE DELETED AND THE PARAGRAPH NUMBER AND STRUCK-OUT TITLE WILL REMAIN.

EXAMPLE: 2.05 OPERATING COST ADJUSTMENT INTENTIONALLY DELETED

5. ALTERNATELY, YOU MAY DELETE THE TITLE ALTOGETHER. USING YOUR CURSOR, CAREFULLY SELECT THE PARAGRAPH TITLE. OVERTYPE WITH THE WORDS “INTENTIONALLY DELETED.”

EXAMPLE: 2.05 INTENTIONALLY DELETED

TO DELETE A SUB-PARAGRAPH—

1. USING YOUR CURSOR, CAREFULLY SELECT THE SUB-PARAGRAPH TEXT. (NOTE: DO NOT SELECT THE SUB-PARAGRAPH NUMBER, LETTER, OR TITLE, IF ANY.) DELETE THE TEXT BY CLICKING ON THE “DELETE” KEY.

2. CHANGE LETTERING OR NUMBERING AS NECESSARY.

TO MODIFY ALL OR PART OF A PARAGRAPH

1. GO TO THE LAST SECTION OF THIS LEASE TITLED "ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS."

2. CREATE A LIST OF “MODIFIED PARAGRAPHS” WITH THE HEADING: “THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED IN THIS LEASE:”

3. SELECT AND COPY THE MODIFIED PARAGRAPH TITLE AND PARAGRAPH NUMBER).

4. GO TO THE END OF THE LAST PARAGRAPH AND CLICK ON YOUR MOUSE TO PLACE THE CURSOR BELOW THE LAST ENTRY).

5. PASTE THE TITLE YOU JUST COPIED.

6. MAKE YOUR CHANGES, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, ETC., TO THE PARAGRAPH IN ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION IN THE DOCUMENT.

7. SAVE YOUR CHANGES.

TO UPDATE THE “TABLE OF CONTENTS” AND “PAGE REFERENCES” WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED REVISING A DOCUMENT:

1. GO TO AND CLICK IN THE TABLE OF CONTENTS.

2. RIGHT CLICK TO VIEW DROP-DOWN WINDOW.

3. FROM THE DROP-DOWN MENU, CLICK ON “UPDATE FIELD.”

4. CLICK ON “UPDATE ENTIRE TABLE.” NOTE: TABLE WILL UPDATE ANY HEADINGS THAT WERE CHANGED DURING THE REVIEW. NOTE: YOU SHOULD VERIFY ONE OR TWO CHANGES TO CONFIRM THE TOC WAS UPDATED PROPERLY.

*THE ABOVE PRACTICES WILL INCREASE STANDARDIZATION AND FAMILIARITY OF THE DOCUMENT FOR THE PRACTITIONER BY ALLOWING CONSISTENT NUMBERING THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT.

TO ADD SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT TITLED “SECURITY REQUIREMENTS” AFTER CONSULTING WITH FPS AND THE AGENCY TO DETERMINE THEIR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS USING THE APPROPRIATE FACILITY SECURITY LEVEL (FSL) I, II, III, OR IV. FOR ACTIONS 10,000 RSF OR LESS, DO NOT CONTACT FPS BUT INSTEAD USE FSL I UNLESS CLIENT AGENCY REQUESTS A HIGHER LEVEL. IF THE AGENCY REQUIRES A HIGHER FSL, THE RESPONSIBLE PBS ASSOCIATE SHOULD REACH OUT TO FPS TO CONFIRM THAT THIS HIGHER FSL IS APPROPRIATE.

NOTE: FOR SUCCEEDING OR SUPERSEDING LEASES AT THE CURRENT LOCATION, THE ISC REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED, BUT ARE RECOMMENDED. THE LEASING SPECIALIST MUST CONSULT WITH THE TENANT AGENCY TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SECURITY COUNTERMEASURES, IF ANY.

THE GLOBAL RLP AND LEASE TEMPLATES (GSA R100 AND L100) ISSUED FEB 2026 PROVIDE FOR STREAMLINED LANGUAGE AND PLAIN LANGUAGE GUIDELINES, TO INCLUDE:

· EXHIBITS IN LIEU OF EMBEDDED TEXT WITH BLUE TEXT GUIDANCE FOR SELECTION OR DELETION FOR: BROKER PROJECTS, NET UTILITIES, NEW CONSTRUCTION, PROPSECTUS, AND SWING SPACE.

· EFFICIENCIES IN GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT OF THE LEASE DURING THE TERM, I.E., REMOVING CYCLICAL RE-PAINTING AND CARPET REPLACEMENT.

· REPLACING “SHALL” WITH “MUST.”

THE LAST PAGE OF THE TEMPLATE LISTS CHANGES FROM THE PRIOR VERSION IN HIDDEN BLUE TEXT.

FOLLOWING THE BLUE “HIDDEN” TEXT, THE LS/LCO MUST SELECT THE APPROPRIATE PARAGRAPH AND/OR SUBPARAGRAPH TO ALLOW FOR SUCH DIFFERENCES AS:

· TI PRICING: EITHER TURNKEY OR ALLOWANCE BASED

· METHOD OF AWARD: COMMUNICATING INTENT TO SEEK EITHER SOLE SOURCE OR COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT*

· TYPE OF DID DELIVERY SYSTEM (GOVERNMENT –PROVIDED, LESSOR PROVIDED, WORKSHOP, PRE-AWARD)

· LEVEL OF BUILD-OUT REQUIRED

*NOTE: THERE MAY BE INSTANCES WHERE DISCLOSURE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO SECURE A SOLE SOURCE LEASE WOULD IMPOSE UNDUE FINANCIAL RISK ON THE GOVERNMENT. IN THESE INSTANCES, THE LS/LCO SHOULD SELECT PARAGRAPHS THAT IMPLY COMPETITION.

ALL PARAGRAPHS ARE STANDARDIZED FOR THIS MODEL AND MANDATORY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN THE HEADING. MANDATORY PARAGRAPHS MAY BE ALTERED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LCO ONLY AFTER CONSULTATION WITH OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - LEASING DIVISION (OGC – LR) AND THE APPROPRIATE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, E.G., FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) PROGRAM MANAGER OR THE NEPA SPECIALIST, HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, BUT THE MANDATORY PARAGRAPHS MUST CONTAIN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME INFORMATION.

FOR THIS SECTION, DO NOT FILL IN ANY XX’S OR BLANKS PRIOR TO AWARD, EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS:

· FILL IN BROKER NAME ON THE BROKER COMMISSION EXHIBIT, IF APPLICABLE

· FILL IN TERMINATION NOTICE UNDER PARAGRAPH “TERMINATION RIGHTS”

· ADJUST THE LIST OF ATTACHED DOCUMENTS UNDER PARAGRAPH “DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED IN THE LEASE” PRIOR TO AWARD, FILL IN REMAINING XX’S/BLANKS BASED ON SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL

NOTE: DRAFT RLPS MUST BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE, AS FOLLOWS:

BY PRODUCTION MANAGER:

· PROSPECTUS-LEVEL

BY OGC - LR:

· PROSPECTUS-LEVEL

· BEST VALUE TRADE-OFF ABOVE SLAT

· AGGREGATE VALUE OF $20M OR MORE

PRE-AWARD REVIEW OF PROPOSED CONTRACT AWARDS IS REQUIRED AS FOLLOWS:

BY PRODUCTION MANAGER (ABSTRACT ONLY):

· PROSPECTUS-LEVEL

BY OGC - LR:

· PROSPECTUS-LEVEL

· BEST VALUE TRADE-OFF ABOVE SLAT

· AGGREGATE VALUE OF $20M OR MORE

THE PREMISES, RENT, AND OTHER TERMS

THE PREMISES AND BUILDING (FEB 2026)

Premises.

A. Office and Related Space. XX rentable square feet (RSF), yielding XX ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet (SF) of office and related Space located on the XX floor(s) and known as Suite(s) XX, of the Building, as depicted on the floor plan(s) attached hereto as Exhibit XX.

ACTION REQUIRED: CALCULATE THE COMMON AREA FACTOR (CAF) AS A PERCENTAGE (%) OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF RENTABLE SF AND ABOA SF, DIVIDED BY THE ABOA SF. FOR EXAMPLE, 11,500 RSF AND 10,000 ABOA SF WILL HAVE A CAF OF 15% [(11,500 RSF-10,000 ABOA SF)/10,000 ABOA SF]. DO NOT INSERT THIS AS AN R/U FACTOR [E.G., 1.15]. SEE DEFINITIONS UNDER SECTION 2.

B. Common Area Factor. The Common Area Factor (CAF), defined under Section 2 of the Lease, is established as XX percent. This factor, rounded to the nearest whole percentage, must be used for purposes of rental adjustments in accordance with the Payment Clause of the General Clauses.

C. Building. The Building in which the Premises are located must be designed, built and maintained in good condition and in accordance with the lease requirements. If not new or recent construction, the Building must have undergone by occupancy, modernization, or adaptive reuse for office space with modern conveniences. The Building must be compatible with its surroundings. Overall, the Building must project a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance including an attractive front and entrance way.

EXPRESS APPURTENANT RIGHTS (FEB 2026)

The Government must have the non-exclusive right to the use of Appurtenant Areas and must have the right to post Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct on Federal Property, Title 41, CFR, Part 102-74, Subpart C within such areas. The Government will coordinate with Lessor to ensure signage is consistent with Lessor’s standards. Appurtenant to the Premises and included in the Lease are rights to use the following:

ACTION REQUIRED: INSERT TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES AND SPECIFY WHETHER THEY ARE “STRUCTURED/INSIDE” OR “SURFACE/OUTSIDE.” IF PARKING SPACES ARE OFF-SITE, LESSOR MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT IT OWNS THAT SITE OR HAS A LEASE FOR IT.

NOTE: ATTACH THE SITE PLAN, PARKING PLAN, OR DRAWING SHOWING THE LOCATION OF SPACES AS A LEASE EXHIBIT. A SITE PLAN IS PREFERABLE SHOWING PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE LEASED PREMISES.

A. INTENTIONALLY DELETED

ACTION REQUIRED: USE SUB-PARAGRAPH B IF THE AGENCY’S SPACE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES SUCH AS SATELLITE DISHES, ANTENNAS, AND RELATED TRANSMISSION DEVISES. IF NOT, DELETE.

B. INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

ACTION REQUIRED: aDJUST THE RENTAL RATES IN the TABLE TO REFLECT THE RENTAL RATES OF the LEASE AND ADJUST THE tiA and building specific amortized capital (BSac) AMORTIZATION. add additional tables as necessary for multiple step rents.

Table defaults to TI and bsac rent dropping after firm term.

NOTE: THE INCLUSION OF THE AMORTIZED TI AND BSAC CANNOT CAUSE THE fully-serviced RENT TO EXCEED THE HIGH END OF THE MARKET, IN WHICH INSTANCE AN RWA IS NEEDED TO FUND THE EXCESS.

NOTE FOR TI TURNKEY PRICING: CONFIRM WHETHER THE TENANT IMPROVEMENT COSTS LISTED IN THE PROPOSAL EXCEED THE AGENCY’S AUTHORIZED TI TIER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRICING POLICY, TI COSTS IN EXCESS OF THE TIER CANNOT BE AMORTIZED INTO THE RENT UNLESS A DEVIATION IS GRANTED BY PORTFOLIO. IF THE TI COSTS EXCEED THE AUTHORIZED TIER, THE LEASING SPECIALIST MUST EITHER GAIN APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE TI ALLOWANCE, OR OBTAIN AN RWA FOR THE EXCESS TI COSTS. IN ADDITION, THE 1364 MUST BE REVISED TO REFLECT TO LOWER TI PRINCIPAL AND RENT RATE. INCLUDE LUMP SUM PAYMENT LANGUAGE UNDER SECTION 7.

note for tia and/or bsac placeholder estimate pricing: if the actual post-award ti or bsac pricing is less than the allowance/placeholder estimates stated below, then THE FINAL ti and/or bsac rent, AS REFLECTED IN THE LEASE TERM COMMENCEMENT LEASE AMENDMENT, must be adjusted downwards in ACCORDANCE with the terms of the leaSE. THE AMOUNT OF REDUCTION CANNOT BE USED TOWARDS ANY OTHER RENTAL COMPONENT (E.G., SHELL CREDIT). also, the ti allowance may not be increased through the use of warm-lit shell credits.

RENT AND OTHER CONSIDERATION (FEB 2026)

A. The Government must pay the Lessor annual rent, payable in monthly installments in arrears, at the following rates:

1Shell rent reflects rental rates as follows:

(Firm Term) $XX per RSF, as rounded to the nearest penny.

2Operating Costs reflects a rate of $XX per RSF, as rounded to the nearest penny.

B. ACTION REQUIRED: FOR THE FEW INSTANCES WITH NEGOTIATED OPERATING COST BASE INPUT THE NEGOTIATED RATE PER RSF HERE, OTHERWISE DELETE. INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

ACTION REQUIRED: insert this sub-paragraph only when accepting an offer that includes free rent. Otherwise delete.

Action Required: DEFINE THE FREE RENT COMPONENTS (E.G., SHELL, OPERATING, TI, BSAC, PARKING RENT). ALTERNATIVELY, FREE RENT CAN BE EXPRESSED AS A DOLLAR AMOUNT. DELETE LAST SENTENCE IF FREE RENT DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL RENTAL COMPONENTS OR IF EXPRESSED AS A DOLLAR AMOUNT.

C. The Lessor has offered free rent for the first XX (X) months of the Lease (free rent includes shell, operating, TI, BSAC and parking rent) and will be provided at no cost to the Government.

NOTE: THERE ARE 3 PRICING METHODS LISTED FOR A/E FEES:

· $ PER ABOA SF

· $ FLAT FEE

· % OF TI AND BSAC CONSTRUCTION COSTS (MOST COMMONLY USED)

LESSOR PM FEES ARE ALWAYS STATED AS A PERCENTAGE

ACTION REQUIRED: AT LEASE AWARD, CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE METHOD AND DELETE THE OTHER TWO.

D. INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

E. If the Government leases the Premises for less than a full calendar month, then rent must be prorated based on the actual number of days leased for that month.

F. Lessor must provide to the Government, in exchange for the payment of rental and other specified consideration, the following:

1. The leasehold interest in the Property described herein in the paragraph entitled “The Premises and Building.”

2. INTENTIONALLY DELETED

G. INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

ACTION REQUIRED: USE IF TERMINATION RIGHTS ARE NEGOTIATED. OTHERWISE, DELETE.

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ACTION REQUIRED: ENTER THE COMPLETE SET OF RENEWAL OPTION TERMS BELOW

, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING THE RENEWAL OPTION AS EITHER:

· EVALUATED AT THE TIME OF LEASE AWARD (“EVALUATED OPTION”), MEANING THE OPTION WAS SOUGHT AS PART OF THE RLP AND INCLUDED IN THE PRICE EVALUATION/PVA; OR

· EVALUATED AT TIME OF EXERCISE (“UNEVALUATED OPTION”), MEANING THAT THE OPTION WAS NOT REQUIRED BY THE RLP BUT WAS INSTEAD FREELY OFFERED BY THE SUCCESSFUL OFFER; UNEVALUATED OPTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE EVALUATION/PVA

NOTE: THE PROCEDURES FOR EXERCISING THESE OPTIONS ARE DIFFERENT.

NOTE: IF A RENEWAL OPTION IS OFFERED THAT CAN BE EXERCISED WITHOUT FURTHER CONGRESSIONAL ACTION (PROSPECTUS), WHETHER OR NOT IT WAS SOLICITED OR EVALUATED, THE OPTION MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL SCORING ANALYSIS (SEE LEASING DESK GUIDE CHAPTER 9 AND APPENDIX F).

NOTE: ANY UNEVALUATED RENEWAL OPTION MUST BE EVALUATED PRIOR TO EXERCISING SUCH OPTION (SEE LEASING DESK GUIDE CHAPTER 9).

intentionally deleted Note: the LCO may decide it is more suitable to incorporate some extensive or sensitive documents by reference (for example, the courts design guide).

NOTE: FOR TURNKEY PRICING, THE ATTACHED REQUIREMENTS MUST BE AGENCY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (ASR). ATTACH PRE-AWARD DIDS, IF APPLICABLE.

NOTE: ONLY INCLUDE “FOREIGN OWNERSHIP AND FINANCING REPRESENTATION” FOR FSL III, IV or V PROJECTS. OTHERWISE, DELETE. YOU MUST NOTIFY CLIENT AGENCY and the office of leasing PRODUCTION MANAGER PRIOR TO AWARD IF THE REPRESENTATION DISCLOSES FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OR FINANCING.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED in the lease (FEB 2026)

The following documents are attached to and made part of the Lease:

FLOOR PLAN(S)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

GSA 3517B GENERAL CLAUSES

SEISMIC FORM C, BUILDING RETROFIT OR NEW CONSTRUCTION PREAWARD COMMITMENT

APPROVED SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN [IF OFFEROR CERTIFIES ENTITY AS AN OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS AND AGGREGATE RENT IS OVER $900,000]

REVISION(S) TO LEASE ISSUED UNDER RLP AMENDMENT NUMBER(S) X

GSAR 552.270-33 FOREIGN OWNERSHIP AND FINANCING REPRESENTATION FOR HIGH-SECURITY LEASED SPACE [FOR FSL III AND ABOVE PROJECTS ONLY]

CA TAX EXHIBIT

ACTION REQUIRED: Select the approprIate Version. Delete alternate versions.

ACTION REQUIRED: Leasing Specialist to INSERT OFFEROR’S TI COSTS AND AMORTIZATION RATE AS STATED ON GSA FORM 1364.

intentionally deleted VERSION 1: for ti allowance pricing.

NOTE: AMORTIZATION PERIOD DEFAULTS TO FIRM TERM. REVISE IF RLP OR NEGOTIATED OFFER REFLECTS OTHERWISE.

NOTE: LCO SHOULD CONFIRM TAX PARCEL DURING NEGOTIATIONS.

NOTE: PARAGRAPH DEFAULTS TO CALCULATING PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY BASED ON PRO-RATA SHARE OF A SINGLE BUILDING. IN INSTANCES WHERE THE TAX PARCEL INCLUDES MULTIPLE BUILDINGS, THE PARAGRAPH SHOULD BE REVISED AND THE PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY CALCULATED BASED ON THE PRO-RATA SHARE OF RENTABLE SPACE FOR THE TAX PARCEL.

DO NOT INCLUDE FREE SPACE AS PART OF “TOTAL GOVERNMENT SPACE” WHEN CALCULATING PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY.

NOTE: STATE FIGURE AS A PERCENTAGE, NOT AS A DECIMAL [I.E., 1,000 RSF DIVIDED BY 10,000 RSF = 10 PERCENT, NOT .10 PERCENT].

PERCENTAGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2024)

A. As of the Lease Award Date, the Government’s Percentage of Occupancy, as defined in the “Real Estate Tax Adjustment” paragraph of this Lease is XX percent. The Percentage of Occupancy is derived by dividing the total Government Space of XX RSF by the total Building space of XX RSF. The tax parcel number is XX.

B. All relevant tax adjustment documentation (e.g., copies of paid tax receipts, invoices) must be submitted online at leasing.gsa.gov or a successor portal.

ACTION REQUIRED: DELETE THIS PARAGRAPH UNLESS THE LCO DETERMINES THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ESTABLISH A TAX BASE UPFRONT. IN MOST INSTANCES IT IS BETTER TO RELY UPON THE PARAGRAPH “REAL ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENT,” WHICH OUTLINES HOW THE TAX BASE IS ESTABLISHED, INSTEAD OF AGREEING TO A PRE-ESTABLISHED TAX BASE.

NOTE: A NEGOTIATED TAX BASE AMOUNT SHOULD ONLY BE ESTABLISHED AFTER CAREFUL RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION WITH THE ZONAL LCA TEAM, TO CONFIRM THAT IT ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE ANTICIPATED TAX BASE FOR THE PROPERTY, FULLY ASSESSED, FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF OCCUPANCY. SETTING A TAX BASE THAT IS TOO LOW SHIFTS RISK TO THE GOVERNMENT.

NOTE: AS DEFINED UNDER THE “REAL ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENT” PARAGRAPH, THE REAL ESTATE TAX BASE MUST REFLECT ENTIRE PROPERTY AND NOT JUST THE OCCUPIED SPACE.

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ACTION REQUIRED: USE IF THERE IS A NEGOTIATED AMOUNT FOR THE VACANT LEASED PREMISES.

NOTE: ALWAYS ATTEMPT TO NEGOTIATE AN ADJUSTMENT FOR VACANT PREMISES PRIOR TO LEASE AWARD. IDEALLY, NEGOTIATE OUT ALL NON-REQUIRED SERVICES AND UTILITIES IN THE VACANT SPACE, E.G., JANITORAL SERVICE.

RATE FOR ADJUSTMENT FOR VACANT LEASED PREMISES (FEB 2026)

If the Government fails to occupy or vacates the entire or any portion of the Premises prior to expiration of the term of the Lease, the operating costs paid by the Government as part of the rent must be reduced by $XX.XX per ABOA SF of Space vacated by the Government. This reduction must occur after the Government gives 30 calendar days’ prior notice to the Lessor and must continue in effect until the Lease expires or is terminated.

ACTION REQUIRED: USE IF CLIENT AGENCY ANTICIPATES THAT IT MAY ORDER PERIODIC OVERTIME HVAC. DO NOT USE THESE RATES FOR 24/7 HVAC OR OTHER ROUTINUE/RECURRING SERVICES THAT SHOULD BE ROLLED INTO THE OPERATING RENT.

INSERT NEGOTIATED RATES, AS APPLICABLE, TO INCLUDE RATES PER ZONE AND NO. OF ZONES, OR RATE FOR ENTIRE SPACE; DELETE INAPPLICABLE BULLETS.

ACTION REQUIRED: DELETE FOR NET OF UTILITY LEASES

HOURLY overtime HVAC RATES (FEB 2026)

A. The following rates must apply in the application of the paragraph titled "Overtime HVAC Usage:"

1. $X.XX per hour per zone

2. No. of zones: X

3. $X.XX per hour for the entire Space.

ACTION REQUIRED: USE SUB-PARAGRAPH B IF THE BUILDING’S NORMAL HOURS OF HVAC OPERATION EXCEED HOURS OF OPERATION STATED UNDER PARAGRAPH 6.01 “PROVISION OF SERVICES, ACCESS, AND NORMAL HOURS.” INSERT HOURS AS STATED ON OFFEROR’S 1364.

B. There is no overtime charge during the following weekend hours:

1. Saturday: X AM through X PM

2. Sunday: X AM through X PM.

ACTION REQUIRED: USE IF CLIENT AGENCY REQUIRES PERIODIC (NON-RECURRING) LEASE ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES (LASS) THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO HVAC (FOR EXAMPLE AFTER HOURS JANITORIAL SERVICE). OTHERWISE, DELETE.

USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH LEASE PARAGRAPH “LEASE ABOVE-STANDARD SERVICES (LASS) – OTHER THAN HVAC.”

NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR LASS REQUIRED ON A PERIODIC/INTERMITTENT BASIS (ON AN AS-NEEDED/AD-HOC BASIS, SUCH AS ON AN OCCASIONAL WEEKEND) LASS THAT IS REQUIRED ON A ROUTINE BASIS (E.G., EVERY SATURDAY) SHOULD BE ROLLED INTO THE OPERATING RENT INSTEAD.

ACTION REQUIRED: FILL IN REQUIRED PERIODIC LASS AND NEGOTIATED RATES BELOW.

ACTION REQUIRED: IF INCLUDING THIS PARAGRAPH, REVISE RLP PARAGRAPH “PRICING TERMS” TO INCLUDE A SUBMITTAL REQUEST FOR THIS PRICING.

periodic lease above-STANDARD serviceS (LASS) rates – other than hvac (oct 2024)

A. The following rates shall apply in the application of the paragraph titled "PERIODIC LEASE ABOVE-STANDARD SERVICES (LASS) – OTHER THAN HVAC":

ACTION REQUIRED: USE SUB-PARAGRAPH B IF THE BUILDING’S NORMAL HOURS OF HVAC OPERATION EXCEED HOURS OF OPERATION STATED UNDER PARAGRAPH 6.01 “PROVISION OF SERVICES, ACCESS, AND NORMAL HOURS.” INSERT HOURS AS STATED ON OFFEROR’S 1364.

B. There is no charge for periodic above-stated LASS during the following weekend hours:

1. Saturday: X AM through X PM

2. Sunday: X AM through X PM.

ACTION REQUIRED: USE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IF THE OFFER INCLUDED COMMITMENTS TO PERFORM BUILDING UPGRADES OR PROVIDE A HYDROLOGY MAINTENANCE PLAN IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

BE SPECIFIC IN DESCRIBING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE COMPLETED. IF NECESSARY, PROVIDE THE INFORMATION IN AN ATTACHMENT AS AN EXHIBIT, ADD THE STATEMENT “AS DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT ‘X’” AND ATTACH THAT EXHIBIT TO THE LEASE.

ADD OR DELETE SUB-PARAGRAPHS AS APPROPRIATE.

LIST THE INFORMATION IN THE LETTERED SUB-PARAGRAPHS BELOW. EXAMPLES INCLUDE:

· FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY UPGRADES

· ABAAS UPGRADES

· SEISMIC RETROFIT: USE SUGGESTED LANGUAGE AS FOLLOWS: “THE LESSOR HAS COMMITTED ON SEISMIC FORM C (EXHIBIT _____ TO THIS LEASE) TO DO A SEISMIC RETROFIT, AND TO MEET ALL OF THE SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS IN THIS LEASE.”

· ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES FOR ACTIONS EXCEPTED FROM ENERGY STAR® LABEL REQUIREMENTS.

· TO COMPLY WITH EISA SECTION 438, THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS IN HYDROLOGY MAINTENANCE PLAN(S) WHERE MORE THAN 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF LAND WILL BE DISTURBED AS A RESULT OF THE GOVERNMENT’S LEASE NOTE: FOR SUCCEEDING OR SUPERSEDING ACTION A DATE OR NUMBER OF DAYS AFTER LEASE COMMENCEMENT MAY NEED TO BE ADDED IN PLACE OF “BEFORE THE GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS THE SPACE” IF THE SHELL WORK WILL NOT BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO LEASE COMMENCEMENT.

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS (FEB 2026)

Before the Government accepts the Space, the Lessor must complete the following additional Building improvements, as part of shell rent:

A. _______________ B. _______________ C. _______________

General Terms, conditions, and Standards

DEFINITIONS AND General Terms (FEB 2026)

Unless otherwise specifically noted, all terms and conditions set forth in this Lease shall be interpreted by reference to the following definitions, standards, and formulas:

A. General Contract Terms.

1. "Contract” means lease.

2. "Contractor” means Lessor.

3. “Days” means calendar days, unless specified otherwise.

4. “Lease Award Date” means the date the LCO executes the lease and furnishes written notification of the executed lease to the successful offeror (usually the date on which the parties’ obligations under the lease begin).

5. "Lease Term Commencement Date” means the date on which the lease term commences.

6. “Substantially Complete” or “Substantial Completion” means that the work, the common and other areas of the building, and all other things necessary for the Government’s access to the premises and occupancy, possession, use and enjoyment thereof, as provided in this lease, have been completed or obtained, excepting only such minor matters as do not interfere with or materially diminish such access, occupancy, possession, use or enjoyment. The space shall be considered substantially complete only if the space may be used for its intended purpose.

7. “Work” means all alterations, improvements, modifications, and other things required for the preparation or continued occupancy of the premises by the Government as specified in this lease.

B. Real Property Terms.

1. “ANSI/BOMA” is an acronym for American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association.

2. “ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area” or “ABOA” means the measurement standard (Z65.1-2017) provided by ANSI/BOMA for Occupant Area, which is “the total aggregated area used by an Occupant before Load Factors are applied, consisting of Tenant Area and Tenant Ancillary Area.” The Method A – Multiple Load Factor Method shall apply.

3. “Appurtenant Areas” means those areas and facilities on the property that are not located within the premises, or for which rights are expressly granted under this lease, or for which rights to use are reasonably necessary or reasonably anticipated with respect to the Government's enjoyment of the premises and express appurtenant rights (e.g., parking areas).

4. “Building” means building(s) situated on the property in which the premises are located.

5. “Common Area Factor (CAF)” means a conversion factor determined and applied by the building owner to determine the rentable square feet for the leased space. The CAF is expressed as a percentage of the difference between the amount of rentable square feet (SF) and ABOA SF, divided by the ABOA SF. The CAF shall be determined in accordance with the applicable ANSI/BOMA standard for the type of space to which the CAF shall apply.

6. “Firm Term” means the part of the lease term that is not subject to termination rights.

7. “Non-Firm Term” means the part of the lease term following the end of the firm term, which is subject to termination rights.

8. “Premises” means the total occupant area or other type of space, together with all associated common areas described in the lease. Appurtenant areas (e.g., parking areas) to which the Government has rights under this lease are not included in the premises.

9. “Property” means the land and buildings in which the premises are located, including all appurtenant areas (e.g., parking areas) to which the Government is granted rights.

10. “Rentable Space or Rentable Square Feet (RSF)” means the area for which a tenant is charged rent. It is determined by the building owner and may vary by city or by building within the same city. Rentable space may include a share of common areas such as elevator lobbies, building corridors, and floor service areas. Floor service areas typically include restrooms, janitor rooms, telephone closets, electrical closets, and mechanical rooms. Rentable space does not include vertical building penetrations and their enclosing walls, such as stairs, elevator shafts, and vertical ducts. To determine the RSF, the ABOA SF is multiplied by the sum of one (1) plus the CAF, for each type of space included in the premises.

11. “Space” means that part of the premises to which the Government has exclusive use, such as occupant area, or other types of space. Appurtenant areas (e.g., parking areas) to which the Government has rights under the lease are not included in the space.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (FEB 2026)

Signatories to this Lease must have full authority to bind their respective principals with regard to all matters relating to this Lease. No other persons must be understood to have any authority to bind their respective principals, except to the extent that such authority may be explicitly delegated by notice to the other party, or to the extent that such authority is transferred by succession of interest. The Government must have the right to substitute its Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) by notice, without an express delegation by the prior LCO.

WAIVER OF RESTORATION (FEB 2026)

Lessor must have no right to require the Government to restore the Premises upon expiration or earlier termination (full or partial) of the Lease, and waives all claims against the Government for:

A. Waste, or, B. Damages, or restoration arising from or related to:

1. The Government's normal and customary use of the Premises during the term of the Lease (including any extensions thereof), as well as

2. Any initial or subsequent alteration to the Premises regardless of whether such alterations are performed by the Lessor or by the Government.

At its sole option, the Government may abandon property in the Space following expiration or earlier termination (full or partial) of the Lease, in which case the property will become the property of the Lessor and the Government will be relieved of any liability in connection therewith.

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/NOVATION (FEB 2026)

A. Consistent with GSAM 570.115, in the event of a transfer of ownership of the leased premises or a change in the Lessor’s legal name, FAR 42.12 applies.

B. If title is transferred, the Lessor must notify the Government within five days of the transfer of title.

C. The Government, the original Lessor (Transferor), and the new owner or assignee (Transferee) must execute a Novation Agreement providing for the transfer of Transferor's rights and obligations under the Lease to the Transferee. When executed on behalf of the Government, a Novation Agreement will be made part of the Lease via Lease Amendment. The Government's obligation to pay rent to the Transferee must commence on the effective date of the Lease Amendment incorporating the Novation Agreement.

D. If the LCO determines that recognizing the Transferee as the Lessor will not be in the Government's interest, the Transferor must remain fully liable to the Government for the Transferee's performance of obligations under the Lease, notwithstanding the transfer. Under no condition must the Government be obligated to release the Transferor of obligations prior to (a) the rent commencement date; and (b) any amounts due and owing to the Government under the Lease that have been paid in full or completely set off against the rental payments due under the Lease.

E. As a condition for being recognized as the Lessor and entitlement to receiving rent, the Transferee must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) for purposes of “All Awards” (See FAR 52.232-33), and complete all required representations and certifications within SAM. In addition, for leases FSL III or above, the Transferee must also complete 552.270-33 Foreign Ownership and Financing Representation for High-Security Leased Space. This representation must be completed annually.

NOTE: OPTIONAL, DEPENDING UPON THE MARKET. DELETE IF THE PARAGRAPH DOES NOT APPLY TO A SPECIFIC MARKET.

OPERATING COSTS ADJUSTMENT (FEB 2026)

A. Beginning with the second year of the Lease and each year thereafter, the Government must pay annual incremental adjusted rent for changes in costs for cleaning services, supplies, materials, maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, water, sewer charges, heating, electricity, and certain administrative expenses attributable to occupancy.

B. The amount of adjustment will be determined by multiplying the base rate by the annual percent of change in the Cost-of-Living Index. The percent change will be computed by comparing the index figure published for the month prior to the Lease Term Commencement Date with the index figure published for the month prior which begins each successive 12-month period. For example, a Lease which commences in June of 2005 would use the index published for May of 2005, and that figure would be compared with the index published for May of 2006, May of 2007, and so on, to determine the percent change. The Cost-of-Living Index will be measured by the Department of Labor revised Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), U.S. city average, all items, (1982 to 1984 = 100) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payment will be made with the monthly installment of fixed rent. Rental adjustments will be effective on the anniversary date of the Lease; however, payment of the adjusted rental rate will become due on the first workday of the second month following the publication of the Cost-of-Living Index for the month prior to the commencement of each 12‑month period.

C. In the event of any decreases in the Cost-of-Living Index occurring during the term of the occupancy under the Lease, the rental amount will be reduced accordingly. The amount of such reductions will be determined in the same manner as increases in rent provided under this paragraph.

D. If the Government exercises an option to extend the Lease term at the same rate as that of the original term, the option price will be based on the adjustment during the original term. Annual adjustments will continue.

action required: optional paragraph. may be deleted if tax adjustments are not contemplated for the procurement or if the successful offeror is not seeking future tax adjustments.

action required: FOR ANY LEASE CONTRACT AWARD IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHERE REAL ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENTS ARE INCLUDED:

A. DELETE THIS PARAGRAPH (SEE “INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING LEASE AND REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS”, “TO DELETE A PARAGRAPH” INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS TEMPLATE).

B. INSERT THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE: "REAL ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENT - CALIFORNIA" IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT X AND INCORPORATED HEREIN."

C. ATTACH EXHIBIT "REAL ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENT – CALIFORNIA."

note: for some states (CALIFORNIA, for example) it will be necessary to modify this PARAGRAPH.

lcos must consult with OGC - LR prior to making any changes to the tax paragraph below.

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ACTION REQUIRED: USE FOR ALL ACTIONS EXCEPT SOLE SOURCE SUCCEEDING OR SUPERSEDING LEASES WITH MINIMAL TI BUILD-OUT.

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ACTION REQUIRED: FILL IN NUMBER OF CALENDAR DAYS UNDER SUB-PARAGRAPH A BELOW.

ACTION REQUIRED: FOR LEASES AWARDED WHERE THE CURRENT ZONING WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT THE TIME OF LEASE AWARD, BUT OFFEROR PROVIDED AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN AND SCHEDULE OUTLINING HOW THEY WILL OBTAIN THE NECESSARY ZONING APPROVALS, ADD THIS ZONING APPROVAL AS A POST-AWARD SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT.

ACTION REQUIRED: IN RARE INSTANCES WHERE A LEASE WAS AWARDED CONTINGENT UPON THE LESSOR’S PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY, ADD PROOF OF PURCHASE/OWNERSHIP AS A POST-AWARD SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT.

entity name (oct 2023)

Lessor may not use Federal agency name(s) and/or acronym(s), e.g., General Services Administration, GSA, in its entity name that owns and/or leases Space to GSA.

Construction Standards and Shell Components

WORK PERFORMANCE (FEB 2026)

All work in performance of this Lease must be done by skilled workers or mechanics and must be acceptable to the LCO. The LCO may reject the Lessor’s workers 1) if such are unlicensed, unskilled, or otherwise incompetent, or 2) if such have demonstrated a history of either untimely or otherwise unacceptable performance in connection with work carried out in conjunction with either this contract or other government or private contracts.

NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) OF 1976.

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ACTION REQUIRED: USE “CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT” FOR ACTIONS EXPECTED TO TOTAL 10,000 RSF OR GREATER. DELETE FOR ACTIONS LESS THAN 10,000 RSF.

NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) OF 1976.

NOTE: GUIDANCE FOR LCO FOR THE SUBMITTAL – MAXIMIZING RECYCLED/SALVAGED MATERIAL IS AT LEAST 50% FROM CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND PACAKAGING DEBRIS. THE LCO MAY APPROVE ALTERNATIVE MEANS, FOR EXAMPLE SMALL QUANTITY OF MATERIAL, EXTRAORDINARY COMPLEX NATURE OF WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD, PROHIBITIVE EXPENSE FOR RECYCLYING, ETC.

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ACTION REQUIRED: MANDATORY FOR ALL LEASE ACTIONS EXCEPT FOR SUCCEEDING OR SUPERSEDING LEASES WITH MINIMAL TI BUILD-OUT (E.G. PAINT AND CARPET REFRESH).

NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT OF 1976.

WOOD PRODUCTS (FEB 2026)

A. Particle board, medium-density fiberboard, and hardwood plywood must be free of formaldehyde and labeled as Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI compliant. Other wood types such as strawboard must be free of formaldehyde or sufficiently aged prior to use such that indoor air levels in the finished leased space must not exceed 0.016 parts per million (ppm) of formaldehyde.

B. All materials comprised of combustible substances, such as wood plywood and wood boards, must be treated with fire retardant chemicals by a pressure impregnation process or other methods that treats the materials throughout as opposed to surface treatment.

ACTION REQUIRED: USE SUB-PARAGRAPH C FOR ACTIONS EXPECTED TO TOTAL 10,000 RSF OR GREATER. DELETE FOR ACTIONS LESS THAN 10,000 RSF.

C. For leases 10,000 RSF or greater, new installations of wood products must not contain wood from endangered wood species, as listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS (FEB 2026)

All adhesives employed (including, but not limited to, adhesives for carpet, carpet tile, plastic laminate, wall coverings, adhesives for wood, or sealants) must meet the requirements of the manufacturer of the products adhered or involved. The Lessor must use adhesives and sealants with no heavy metals, and that do not result in indoor air levels above 0.016 parts per million (ppm) of formaldehyde. Adhesives and other materials used for the installation of carpets must be limited to those having a flash point of 140 degrees F or higher.

BUILDING SHELL REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2026)

A. The Building Shell must be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the standards set forth herein and completed prior to acceptance of Space. For pricing, fulfillment of all requirements not specifically designated as Operating Costs, or other rent components as indicated must be deemed included in the Shell Rent.

B. Base structure and Building enclosure components must be complete. All common areas accessible by the Government, such as lobbies, fire egress corridors and stairwells, elevators, garages, and service areas, must be complete. Restrooms must be complete and operational. All newly installed Building shell components, including but not limited to, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, ceilings, sprinklers, etc., must be furnished, and installed. Circulation corridors are provided as part of the base Building only on multi-tenanted floors where the corridor is common to more than one tenant. On single tenant floors, only the fire egress corridor(s) necessary to meet code is provided as part of the shell.

C. The Building Shell rental rate must also include, but is not limited to, costs included listed under Section II of GSA Form 1217, Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement, including insurance, taxes, lease commission and management, in addition to profit, reserve costs and loan financing for the Building.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR ANY ALTERNATIVE APPROACH OR METHOD PROPOSED BY THE OFFEROR MUST BE PREPARED BY THE OFFEROR’S PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER MUST BE LICENSED AS A FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER IN THE SAME STATE IN WHICH THE SUBJECT BUILDING IS LOCATED UNLESS THE SUBJECT STATE DOES NOT FORMALLY RECOGNIZE FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING. IN SUCH CASES, GSA WILL ACCEPT THE SERVICES OF ANY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN THE SUBJECT STATE PROVIDED THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS ALSO RECOGNIZED AS A FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER IN ANY OTHER STATE OR U.S. TERRITORY. THE GSA FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING IF THE PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE APPROACH OR METHOD PREPARED BY THE OFFEROR’S PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS ACCEPTABLE.

MEANS OF EGRESS (FEB 2026)

A. Prior to occupancy, the Premises and any parking garage areas must meet or will be upgraded to meet, either the applicable egress requirements in the National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), or the International Code Council, International Building Code (IBC), each current as of the Lease Award Date, or use an alternative approach or method that achieves an equivalent level of safety deemed acceptable by the Government.

B. The Space must have unrestricted access to a minimum of two remote exits on each floor of Government occupancy.

C. Interlocking or scissor stairs located on the floor(s) where Space is located must only count as one exit stair.

D. A fire escape located on the floor(s) where Space is located must not be counted as an approved exit stair.

E. Doors must not be locked in the direction of egress unless equipped with special locking hardware in accordance with requirements of NFPA 101 or the IBC.

AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM (FEB 2026)

A. Any portion of the Space located below-grade, including parking garage areas, and all areas in a Building referred to as "hazardous areas" (defined in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101) that are located within the entire Building (including non-Government areas) must be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system or an equivalent level of safety.

B. For Buildings in which any portion of the Space on or above the sixth floor, then, at a minimum, the Building up to and including the highest floor of Government occupancy must be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system or an equivalent level of safety.

C. For Buildings in which the Government occupies, either through this Lease or in combination with other Government Leases in the Building any portion of the Space is on or above the sixth floor, and lease of the Space will result, either individually or in combination with other Government Leases in the Building, in the Government leasing 35,000 or more ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area SF of Space in the Building, then the entire Building must be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system or an equivalent level of safety.

D. Automatic fire sprinkler system(s) must be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems that…