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Sources Sought

Archived on October 15, 2026. Sources Sought posted by GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE) on September 22, 2026. Solicitation 6TN0001.

NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Place of performance: Tennessee. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.

Description

Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs seeks to lease the following space:

State: Tennessee

City:  Nashville

Delineated Area:

Delineated area street boundaries:  North: Lebanon Pike US 70, East: Donelson Pike, South: I-40 West: Intersection of Lebanon Pike and Interstate 40

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):  19,725

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):  19,725

Space Type:  Office and specialized space

Parking Spaces (Total):  6

Parking Spaces (Surface):  6

Parking Spaces (Structured):  0

Parking Spaces (Reserved):  0

Full Term:  10 years

Firm Term:  10 years

Option Term:  None

Additional Requirements:  None

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.  A fully serviced lease is required.  Offered space shall not be in the .2-percent-annual chance* floodplain (formerly referred to as “500-Year” floodplain).

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  ).  For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under a lease in Nashville, TN that will be expiring.  The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous.  In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime.

Expressions of Interest Due:  September, 30

Market Survey (Estimated):  TBD

Occupancy (Estimated):  April 1, 2026

Send ALL Expressions of Interest via email to:  

Name/Title:

Michael A. Gawell

Senior Leasing Specialist

Email Address:  Michael.Gawell@bia.gov

303-908-4965

Lease Contracting Officer

Hong Hitchings

Leasing Specialist

Michael A. Gawell

Full description on SAM.gov

Overview

Agency:
General Services AdministrationPUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE
Office:PBS R8 OFFICE OF LEASING
Posted:September 22, 2026
NAICS:531120: Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
Last Updated:Sep 26, 2026
PSC:Not specified
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Tennessee, 37214

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Additional Details

Solicitation Number

6TN0001

Archive Date

Oct 15, 2026

Office Address

LAKEWOOD, CO, 80225