US Government seeks to Lease Office Space in Cleveland, Ohio

The U.S. Government, through the General Services Administration, is seeking to lease approximately 105,557 to 110,835 square feet of office space in Cleveland, Ohio, within a defined geographic boundary bounded by Front Ave to W 9th St to Hwy 2 on the north, Hwy 90 on the east and south, and the Cuyahoga River on the west. The space must be divided into two distinct blocks: Block 1, ranging from 103,263 to 108,426 square feet, must be contiguous across one or more connected floors with secured internal pathways, and must support a public-facing daily visitor operation; all electrical wiring must be encased in metal conduit or risers with bushings. Block 2, measuring between 2,294 and 2,409 square feet, must be located on the first or second floor only and include approximately 75 square feet of dedicated bunker storage for K-9 training, capable of supporting a 650-pound load, with strict zoning restrictions prohibiting proximity to schools or religious institutions within the same premises. This block must accommodate armed federal law enforcement personnel and canine officers, with full 24/7 access required to both blocks and their associated parking facilities. The facility must include 36 total parking spaces, with 18 designated as secure, covered, structured spaces exclusively for government use, and an additional 18 for visitors, all located on-site. Structural requirements demand a minimum of 20-foot spacing between columns and a ceiling height of at least nine feet in general office areas and equipment rooms, with sufficient above-ceiling space for mechanical and telecommunications infrastructure. The building must have a loading dock and freight elevator, full wheelchair accessibility from parking to entrance, and meet all federal standards for fire safety, seismic resilience, accessibility, and sustainability. The space must not lie within the 1-percent-annual floodplain, and the lease must be fully serviced. Offerors must comply with Section 889 of the NDAA, prohibiting the use of certain telecommunications equipment. The lease term is 180 months, with a firm commitment of 156 months. Proposals must be submitted by June 2, 2026, via specified broker email addresses. All respondents must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI, and the anticipated occupancy date is Fall 2028. The solicitation