Awards Sole Source Lease in Asheville, NC

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to lease approximately 11,430 usable square feet of office space in Asheville, North Carolina, within a specifically defined area bounded by S French Broad Ave, W Chestnut St, Charlotte St, Millard Ave, and Phifer St. The leased space must include 30 surface parking spaces and meet all relevant government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic activity, and sustainability. The lease term includes a firm 5-year period with an option to extend to 10 years. The tenant improvement allowance for new tenants is set at $56.20 per usable square foot, with an additional amortized capital charge of $12.00 per usable square foot; incumbent tenants are not eligible for these allowances. The space cannot be co-located with facilities such as daycares, schools, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, or the Federal Public Defender. The government currently occupies this space and invites expressions of interest from potential landlords by February 13, 2026, with occupancy scheduled for October 9, 2027. Submitted proposals must detail location, square footage, and rental rates. The offered space must not be located within the 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain and must be a fully serviced lease. GSA will also consider the costs and impacts associated with relocating, including physical move expenses and potential downtime. The point of contact for this solicitation is Elizabeth McCullough of the Office of Leasing, who can be reached via email for submission of proposals and inquiries.