U.S. Government Awards Lease in Naperville, IL

The General Services Administration, on behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region III, has awarded a lease for office space in Naperville, Illinois, under solicitation 9IL2529. The requirement specifies a contiguous office area between 32,000 and 35,550 ANSI/BOMA Office Area square feet. The resulting lease agreement, GS-XXP-LIL00708, establishes a 15-year term with a 10-year firm period. The facility must meet stringent federal standards, including specific fire protection and life safety evaluations, as well as compliance with telecommunications security regulations under FAR 52.204-24. Due to the nature of the agency's mission, the premises must adhere to rigorous NRC Baseline Countermeasure Requirements and FSL Level III security standards. These include physical security enhancements such as vehicle barriers, blast-resistant window films, high-security locks, and the installation of magnetometers and X-ray equipment. The facility must accommodate mission-critical spaces, including an Incident Response Center, Safeguards Room, and a secure Office of Investigations Suite, with specialized HVAC filtration and electronic access controls. Additional requirements include a secured parking space for government use and proximity to transit accessibility within 1,320 feet of the building entrance.