Request For Lease Proposals in Austin, TX

The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service seeks lease proposals for 27,000 to 30,000 rentable square feet of contiguous office space in Austin, Texas, with proposals due July 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM CST. The space will house a federal law enforcement agency and requires compliance with extensive USCIS facility standards including classified information handling, acoustic isolation, and security infrastructure.

Place of performance is Austin, Texas, within a defined geographic boundary. The facility must be in a modern, professional office building (BOMA Class A or B) in an office, research, technology, or business park—not manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or retail zones. The building must provide minimum 20' x 20' column spacing, operate 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays (extending to Saturday if an Application Support Center is co-located), and deliver 24/7 HVAC for designated computer and telephone closets and server rooms. Three separate secure entrances are mandatory: one for general public, one for employees, and one for the Fraud Detection unit.

Distinctive requirements include a Homeland Security Data Network (HSDN) Room meeting National Security Information classified up to SECRET level with noise isolation class 45 or better, STC 50 door and window assemblies, acoustic ceiling tiles with NRC 0.90 minimum rating, Z-ducts with acoustic linings, and third-party acoustic testing at substantial completion using ASTM-E336-17A standards. All contractor, maintenance, and janitorial staff require NACI background checks for unescorted access; the Government facilitates and pays for these checks. The lessor must install an Electronic Security System comprising Gallagher PIV Access Control (GSA E-PACS certified), Intrusion Detection System connected to Federal Protective Services, and Internet Protocol Video Surveillance using Milestone Video System with Axis cameras. Fragmentation film on all exterior windows, K-4 rated or higher barriers where applicable, and HSPD-12 compliant access controls are mandatory.

The lease term is 15 years with 10 years firm, with Government termination rights after the firm period with 120 days' notice. Tenant improvement allowance is $52.46 per assignable building occupancy area square foot; Building Specific Amortized Capital is $25.00 per ABOA SF. The Government requires 77 employee parking spaces within one walkable block, 51 visitor spaces within one-quarter mile, and proximity to public transportation and three minimum amenities within safe walking distance. LEED ID+C certification and ENERGY STAR standards or statutory exceptions with cost-effective energy efficiency improvements are required. Security level is Federal Level II. The firearms and ammunition storage plan must be approved by local Authority Having Jurisdiction before lease award. Offerors submit proposals through RSAP (leasing.gsa.gov) using GSA Form 1364 and Form 1217, with award to the responsible offeror offering the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal based on present value pricing at 5 percent discount rate. NAICS 531120; PSC X1AA.