Springfield FBI Headquarters: GSA Expected to Start Soliciting Proposals This Summer

Based on earlier reports and comments by those involved, indications pointed to a summer Request for Proposal (RFP) date for the General Services Administration (GSA) for the new FBI headquarters. However, that decision is entirely up to the GSA, according to the Office of Supervisor Jeff McKay.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has offered the Springfield warehouse for consideration for the new FBI headquarters location. Governor Bob McDonnell also recently endorsed Springfield for the new headquarters.

In late 2011, the Government Accountability Office determined that the current FBI headquarters was in need of so many repairs that the government's best option was to move the bureau into a new building, according to the Washington Business Journal.

Holland said in a recent email that the Senate previously mentioned some of the guidelines that are being used to decide on the new location. Some of those guidelines include:

• No more than 2 miles from a metro station
• No more than 2.5 miles from the Beltway
• Between 40-55 acres

However, the guidelines may change based on what the House and GSA say as time progresses.

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On Tuesday Dan Cruz, GSA's deputy press secretary, emailed Patch the following statement on the current status of GSA's review:

“We are still reviewing the responses from our Request for Information (RFI). Based upon that information, we may issue a Request for Proposals, and the RFI was the first step toward a possible Request for Proposals.  The timing depends on a number of factors, including the responses GSA received, additional information or study that may be required, and the input of the various stakeholders involved.”

Locations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are still being considered for the new FBI headquarters location.

Do you think moving the FBI headquarters to the Springfield Warehouse location is a good idea? Tell us in the comments!

See also:

Gov. Bob McDonnell Endorses Springfield for New FBI Headquarters

Montgomery County Out as Potential HQ for FBI; Moran Touts Springfield Before Congress

SPEAK OUT: Should FBI Headquarters be Located in Springfield?

Supervisor Jeff McKay Asks Metro to be Fair in Choosing FBI Location

Springfield Area Being Considered for FBI Headquarters

McKay Supports FBI Relocation to Springfield

Supervisors Want FBI to Come to Kingstowne