US GOVERNMENT WANTS TO LEASE OFFICE SPACE IN SOUTHAVEN, MS

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking expressions of interest from owners or authorized representatives to lease approximately 4,768 ABOA square feet of office space in Southaven, Mississippi. The lease would be a full‑service, 20‑year term (15‑year firm term) with specific construction, security, accessibility, and sustainability requirements. The space must be contiguous, preferably on the 2nd floor or higher, and include 13 reserved parking spaces for government vehicles. The building must be of modern, permanent construction (stone, marble, brick, stainless steel, aluminum, or comparable) and meet fire safety, seismic, and flood‑plain standards. Security constraints prohibit locations near hazardous material sites, certain public facilities, and foreign‑power‑related sites. The GSA requires 24‑hour access, an elevator with override control (emergency power if above the 6th floor), and background checks for anyone accessing plans. Interested parties must submit detailed building information, rental rates (including a tenant‑improvement allowance of $47.76/ABOA SF and a BSAC allowance of $12.00/ABOA SF), operating costs, and proof of ownership consent if not the owner. Submission deadline is October 23 2026; occupancy is expected around October 1 2027. • 4,768 ABOA SF of office space needed (contiguous) • 20‑year lease term (15‑year firm term) • Modern, permanent‑material façade; must meet fire, seismic, accessibility, and flood‑plain standards • Security exclusions: within 640 ft of hazardous‑material sites, 400 ft of certain public facilities, or near foreign‑power locations • Preferred location: 2nd floor or higher; 13 reserved parking spaces for GSA vehicles • Required amenities: 24/7 access, elevator with override (emergency power if ≥6th floor) • Rental rate to include full‑service cost, $47.76/ABOA SF TI allowance, $12.00/ABOA SF BSAC allowance • Submission due: October 23 2026; anticipated occupancy: October 1 2027