U.S. Government Seeks to Lease Office and Other Related Space in Winchester, VA

The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) to obtain office and related space in Winchester, Virginia. The lease must accommodate Facility Security Level III requirements, including hardened entrances, magnetometers/X‑ray screening, controlled access to critical areas, video surveillance, intrusion detection, duress alarms, and extensive physical security measures. The lessor must provide design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of security systems, comply with federal cybersecurity standards for building automation, and support post‑award security risk assessments. All operating costs, including maintenance of security equipment, are to be included in the rent. Initial offers are due 13 Oct 2026. • Location: Winchester, VA (state‑level government lease) • Scope: Lease of office space plus mandatory Level III security upgrades and ongoing system maintenance • Security deliverables: access control (HSPD‑12), video surveillance, IDS, duress alarms, vehicle barriers, blast‑resistant glazing, secure utility rooms, and cyber‑secure BACS • Compliance: FAR 52.204‑25, NIST CSF, DHS‑ICS‑CERT guidance, and applicable fire/ life‑safety codes • Submission: Offer due 13 Oct 2026; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit noted • Award: Not specified; lease term not disclosed