Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) 3AK0296 - Office Space

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Region 10 is seeking to lease office space in Utqiagvik, Alaska for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The solicitation requires a fully serviced lease for a space between 595 and 805 usable square feet, located within five miles of Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport. Key contract requirements include meeting government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic protection, and sustainability, with the space prohibited from being in a 1-percent-annual chance floodplain. Offers must be submitted electronically to amy.hascall@gsa.gov by January 3, 2025, with proposed occupancy estimated for October 22, 2026. Potential lessors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and comply with telecommunications prohibitions outlined in the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act.

The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to all qualifying lessors within the NAICS category 531120 for nonresidential building leasing. The lease term is structured for 20 years with a firm initial term of 10 years, suggesting a long-term commitment from the government. Specific space requirements include a communications closet, training room, supervisory office, break room/kitchenette, and operational storage, with additional specifications such as 24/7 building access and continuous cooling for the server room. The lessor must also provide a reserved parking space with a block heater outlet, reflecting the unique environmental conditions of Utqiagvik. The place of performance is located in Utqiagvik, Alaska, with a zip code of 99723, indicating a remote and potentially challenging geographical location for facility management.