U. S. Government Seeks to Lease Office and Other Related Space in Charlottesville, Virginia

The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service is seeking to lease office and related space in Charlottesville, Virginia through Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) No. 5VA0782. The government requires between 5,100 and 6,180 rentable square feet of contiguous office space, located at least one full story above ground level within a defined area of consideration, and must include three reserved parking spaces within three blocks of the offered space. Key requirements include a modern building with a stone, marble, brick, or stainless steel facade, compliance with ENERGY STAR standards, and adherence to fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. The government will evaluate proposals primarily on price using a present value price evaluation method, awarding the lease to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Initial offers were due by 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2025, with an amendment issued on that same date extending the deadline to 5:00 p.m. EST; the government anticipates lease commencement in November 2027.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified. The government will provide a Tenant Improvement Allowance of $52.48 per assignable square foot and a Building Specific Amortized Capital amount of $12.00 per assignable square foot for improvements, with specific pricing to be evaluated based on the lessor's proposal. The lease term will span 10 years total, comprising a 5-year firm term followed by a 5-year option term, with government termination rights included. The proposed space must accommodate a Federal Public Defender office with specific architectural and security requirements, including ballistic partitions, acoustical insulation, 24/7 temperature control, card reader access control, and comprehensive cybersecurity infrastructure. Performance location is Charlottesville, Virginia, with proposals to be submitted electronically through the Requirement Specific Acquisition Platform (RSAP).