Award Notice-Office Space Secured:7NC2156-R1-The US Government Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Charlotte, NC

The U.S. Government, through the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, has awarded a lease for office space in Charlotte, North Carolina, under solicitation number 7NC2156, with a contract term of up to 15 years, including a firm 10-year commitment. The procurement was conducted as a full and open competitive solicitation for a Request for Lease Proposals, requiring compliance with stringent technical, safety, and security standards. Offerors must demonstrate adherence to fire protection and life safety codes including NFPA 101, NFPA 72, and NFPA 25, with inspections conducted by licensed professionals using GSA Form 12000, which mandates separate evaluations for spaces below and above the sixth floor. Seismic compliance is governed by ASCE/SEI 41 and ICSSC RP 8, requiring certified engineering assessments through a series of forms that confirm either retrofit readiness, new construction adherence, or eligibility for an exemption based on building size and seismic zone. The space must not be co-located with law enforcement agencies, and if situated within a federal building, must be on a separate floor to satisfy physical security requirements. Contracting parties must fully comply with federal restrictions on covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment under FAR 52.204-24 and Section 889 of the FY2019 NDAA, disclosing any use or provision of equipment from prohibited vendors such as Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, or Dahua, along with their UEI and CAGE codes. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Requirement Specific Acquisition Platform by the October 8, 2024 deadline, and include detailed documentation of all technical representations, engineering certifications, and cost breakdowns for utilities and services provided by the lessor. While the contract does not specify a monetary value or formal pricing structure, it includes detailed line items for annual services such as cleaning, HVAC, maintenance, and utilities, which the lessor must furnish as part of the rental consideration. The government’s contracting officer and supporting broker serve as the primary administrative contacts for execution and oversight, with final acceptance contingent upon verified compliance with all safety, seismic, and telecommunications prohibitions, without the possibility of contract extension beyond the 15-year full term.