General Services Administration (GSA) Seeks to Lease Office space in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria, CA

Project ID: 5CA1635 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	Leasing Office
Deadline	01/27/25
Posted	01/13/26
Estimated Value	$3,000,000 - $5,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
PSC	X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings
Location	Santa Barbara, CA United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Summary

U.S. GOVERNMENT General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: State: California City: Santa Barbara, CA, Goleta, CA, and Carpinteria, CA

Delineated Area

North - Cathedral Oaks Rd at Hollister Ave to Highway 192 to Rincon Rd (Hwy150). East - Rincon Rd (Hwy 150) across to the Pacific Ocean shoreline at Carpinteria Ave. South - The Pacific Ocean shoreline at Rincon Rd to the Pacific Ocean shoreline at Cathedral Oaks Rd. West - The Pacific Ocean shoreline at Cathedral Oaks Rd across to Cathedral Oaks Rd at Hollister Av Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 9,766 Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 10,000

Space Type

Office Parking Spaces (Total): 3 surface or structured Parking Spaces (Surface): 3 Parking Spaces (Structured): 3 Parking Spaces (Reserved): 3

Full Term

5 years

Firm Term

4 years

Option Term

Additional Requirements

Space must be able to accommodate the following:

1) Facility Security Level III Measures

2) Secure or discreet parking area 3) Minimum of two elevators 4) 10-foot drop ceiling height 5) Additional parking per local code for employees and public use Existing finishes and tenant Improvements may be considered for reuse for this lease. 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 1-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as 100-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.

Expressions of Interest Due

1/26/2026 Market Survey (Estimated): 2/9/2026 Occupancy (Estimated): As soon as May 2026 to February 2027

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

1. Building name and address. 2. Location of space offered. 3. Rentable and useable square footage offered. 4. Name, address, and telephone number of individual to be contacted. 5. If you are not the owner you must submit evidence of authority to represent the owner.

Send Expressions of Interest to

Name/Title: Susan Baghdikian, Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address

Susan.baghdikian@gsa.gov

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to lease office space in California, specifically in the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria. The mission of the GSA is to provide workplaces by constructing, managing, and preserving government buildings and by delivering essential services to federal agencies. The goal of this contract is to secure suitable office space that meets specific requirements for government operations. Work Details The leased space must meet the following criteria: - A minimum of 9,766 square feet and a maximum of 10,000 square feet of usable space. - It must accommodate Facility Security Level III Measures. - Provide secure or discreet parking for at least three vehicles. - Include a minimum of two elevators. - Have a drop ceiling height of at least 10 feet. - Comply with local codes regarding additional parking for employees and public use. The offered space should also adhere to government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic safety, and sustainability. A fully serviced lease is required, and the location must not be situated within the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain. Existing finishes and tenant improvements may be considered for reuse. Period of Performance The occupancy is estimated to begin between May 2026 and February 2027, with a full term of five years and a firm term of four years. Place of Performance The geographic locations for performance are Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria in California.

Contacts

Contact name	Susan Baghdikian
Contact email	susan.baghdikian@gsa.gov
Contact phone	(213) 923-3918
Secondary contact name	Aimee Ceja
Secondary contact email	aimee.ceja@gsa.gov
Secondary contact phone	(619) 971-0172