Federal Real Property Leasing Refresher

Overview

Guard against your federal leasing skills diminishing over time to help ensure an optimal execution of the process. With an opportunity to review current leasing forms and procedures, you will be able to participate effectively and efficiently in the process once again. You will review lease models and look at the acquisition process from beginning to end and leave with renewed confidence in your knowledge of the federal leasing process.

Who Attends

This course is designed as a refresher course for leasing specialists, space managers, and contracting personnel interested in re-energizing their skills and abilities.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 40 | CPE: 40
Duration: 5 Days

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Available Dates

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August 3 - August 7, 2026

Class ID: 261049004

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

October 5 - October 9, 2026

Class ID: 261049005

Virtual

10 AM - 6 PM EST

December 14 - December 18, 2026

Class ID: 261049006

Virtual

9 AM - 5 PM EST

Learning Objectives

Explain basis for leasing authority and the foundation and beginning of the leasing process
Describe the General Services Administration (GSA) lease models
Describe the leasing procedures
Discuss the various methods of determining fair and reasonable rents
Evaluate offers and negotiate, award, and administer leases
Obtain alterations and repairs
Discuss socioeconomic considerations and standards of conduct

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Course Activities

The final exam must be completed with a grade of 80% or higher.

Course Topics

Introduction to Leasing

The Process: An Overview
Leasing Authority
The Regulatory Environment of Federal Leasing
Roles and Responsibilities
GSA Lease Reform
Summary

Requirements Development

Overview
Strategic Requirements Development
Operational Requirements Development
Establishing the Delineated Area
Contacting Local Officials
Confirming Agency Requirements
Tenant Improvement Pricing
Summary

Acquisition Planning

GSA's Online Leasing Tools (AAAP and RSAP)
Acquisition Plan Development
Seismic Safety
Sustainability and Environmental Considerations
Security Considerations
Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
Randolph-Sheppard Act - Notification to State Licensing Agency
Socioeconomic Considerations in Leasing
Summary

Market Survey Process

Sources of Market Information
Advertising for Available Space
Evaluating and Recording Potential Sources
Conducting the Physical Market Survey
Completion of the Market Survey Form
Discussions With Offerors
Client Agency Concurrence
Market Survey Report
Post-Survey Responses to Those Who May Not Meet the Requirements
Differences Between the Private Sector Tenant and the Government as a Tenant
Summary

Solicitation Process

Preparing the Solicitation
Issuing the RLP Package
Summary
Exercise: Parcel 49C Case Study

Negotiation Process

Receipt of Initial Offers
Determination of Competitive Range
Conducting Negotiations
Drafting the Lease Agreement
Implementing the Agreement
Summary
Exercise: Negotiation Problem Role Play

Fair and Reasonable Rents

Fair Annual Rent
Summary

Final Evaluation and Award

Final Proposal Revisions
Award
Postaward Actions
Summary

Tenant Improvements

Setting Up Post Award
Design Intent Drawings
Construction Documents
Negotiations
Notice to Proceed
Green Lease Submittals
Kickoff Meeting
Construction of Tenant Improvements
Progress Inspections
Change Orders
Acceptance Inspection
Summary

SLAT Model

Requirements Development
Acquisition Planning
Market Survey Process
Solicitation Process
Pre-Negotiation/Negotiations
Award
Deisgn, Construction Drawings, and Tenant Improvements
Construction Phase
Lease Commencement and Closeout
Summary

Small Lease Acquisition

Requirements Development
Acquisition Planning
Market Survey Process
Advertising
Solicitation Process
Items for Negotiation
Evaluation of Offers
Pre-Award Actions
Lease Award
Tenant Improvements
Inspection and Acceptance
Summary

Warehouse Lease Acquisition

Requirements Development
Soliciting Offers
Price Evaluation
Operating Costs
Fire Protection and Life Safety
Summary

Automated Advanced Acquisition Program

AAAP vs. Traditional Lease
Use of the AAAP
AAAP Process

Lease Administration and Management

Objectives of Administration
Statement of Requirement
General Rules of Lease Interpretation
Solving Administrative Problems
Teamwork
Preparation for Administration
Administration During Occupancy
Lease Management
Novation Agreement or Lease Assumption and Assignment
Recordation
Disputes
Terminations
Lease Amendments
Summary
Exercise: Spodek Case Study

Alterations and Repairs

Overview
Specifications for Alterations
Acquisition Plan
Independent Government Cost Estimate
Negotiation and Award
Administration of Alteration Projects
Monitoring Contract/Lease Requirements
Labor Standards
Final Inspection
Acceptance
Government-Furnished Property
Building Codes and Local Requirements
Documentation
Summary

Contracting for Continuing Space Requirements

Succeeding Lease
Superseding Lease
Renewal Options
Changes in Square Footage
Lease Extensions
Summary

Documentation, Closeout, and Settlement

Recordkeeping and Lease Files
Closeout and Settlement
Summary

Standards of Conduct

Overview
Summary

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Federal Real Property Leasing Refresher

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This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

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