U. S. Government Seeks To Lease Office Space in Durham, NH

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Region 1 is seeking to lease office space in Durham, New Hampshire, specifically targeting a location near the University of New Hampshire campus. The solicitation requires a first/ground floor office space ranging between 4,586 and 5,274 square feet of rentable area, with five parking spaces and specific location requirements including public parking accessibility, direct natural light, and unobtrusive security measures. Key contract qualifications include meeting government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic performance, and sustainability, with a fully serviced lease mandate and strict prohibition against leasing in flood-prone areas. Potential lessors must comply with telecommunications restrictions outlined in Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act. Critical dates include expressions of interest due by January 2, 2025, a market survey estimated for January 23, 2025, and projected occupancy on October 19, 2026.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified commercial real estate providers. The lease term is structured for 120 months (10 years) with a firm term of 60 months (5 years), providing long-term stability for the selected property owner. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the solicitation suggests a substantial commercial real estate opportunity in the Durham market. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 531120 for Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings and PSC code X1AA for Lease/Rental of Office Buildings. Interested parties should submit their expressions of interest directly to Adam Ferreira, the Lease Contracting Officer, at adam.ferreira@gsa.gov, with careful attention to the specified location and facility requirements.