Texas City New Replacing Lease

The contract involves leasing up to 37,125 rentable square feet (RSF), equivalent to approximately 33,000 ANSI/BOMA square feet, of contiguous office space in Texas City, Texas. The space must be located within a specifically defined area bounded by 25th Ave N./State Hwy. 197 to the north, Texas Ave/4th Ave to the south, Bay Street N. to the east, and I-45 to Hughes Rd. to Galveston Rd. to the west. This procurement is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), ensuring participation from that group. The lease term is 20 years in total, with an initial firm term of 10 years and subsequent government termination rights thereafter with at least 90 days’ written notice. The lease is expected to commence on or about January 1, 2027. The solicitation, issued by the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16, follows the GSA Template 3516 with detailed provisions for proposal submission, amendments, and compliance requirements, including federal rules regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. The lease includes specific security requirements consistent with Facility Security Level II standards, encompassing controlled access, visitor management, and protective measures for critical areas. Additional requirements include fire protection and life safety evaluations, and provision for agency-specific design and space standards reflecting detailed room functionalities and support services. Financial and cost considerations are addressed through annual lessor cost statements covering utilities, maintenance, and ownership expenses. The lease assures compliance with all federal statutes and administrative regulations, and point of contact information is provided for prospective offerors to facilitate communication and proposal submissions by the January 15, 2026 deadline.