VA HQ Vacant Retail Space

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service National Capital Region is seeking expressions of interest from firms interested in leasing approximately 6,157 square feet of ground floor retail space located at 811 Vermont Street NW in Washington, DC. The available space is situated on the 15th Street side of the Veterans Affairs Lafayette Building and is suitable for retail food establishments and other commercial uses. Interested parties must submit company information, proposed business use, relevant experience, and contact details via email to outleasingncr@gsa.gov. The lease terms include a firm 5-year initial term with a potential 5-year renewal option, structured as a single Net plus utilities lease. The space will be provided as a cold, dark shell with some improvements expected to be completed by Fall 2025, and the GSA reserves the right to modify or cancel the lease process at its discretion.

The solicitation is not designated with any specific set-aside classification, making it open to all qualified businesses. The retail space can be divided into units as small as 700 square feet and features all-glass storefronts with wide sidewalks suitable for outdoor dining. Located in a National Historic Landmark Building that also houses the Veterans Administration and EXIM Bank, the space is positioned near McPherson Square Metrorail Station, which could provide significant foot traffic for potential tenants. No brokerage fees will be paid by the government, and the lease is categorized under NAICS 53 (Real Estate and Rental and Leasing) with a PSC code of X1AZ for lease/rental of administrative facilities. The solicitation was posted on January 31, 2025, with a response deadline of December 31, 2025, providing interested firms ample time to prepare and submit their proposals.