Government Contractors

From leading headquarters requirements on behalf of publicly traded corporations with complex approval processes and investor expectations, to structuring contract-specific leases to meet requirements and win business, we understand the critical factors that underpin government contractors’ successful commercial real estate decisions.

Tailored Solutions

JM Zell is trusted by government contractors (public and privately held) who hold a variety of contract vehicles and contract-specific real estate requirements, including classified and secure work environments, and SCIF / SAPF meeting ICD-705 and Tempest standards. Client uses have included network operations and data centers, GMP production facilities, R&D, lab, and office.

Engagements have included but not been limited to one or more of the following core services and related activities:

    • Space use analysis and operations planning

    • Complex financial analysis

    • Operations budget planning (allowable vs. unallowable expenses)

    • Occupancy strategy (buy vs. lease analysis)

    • CAPEX vs. OPEX analysis and strategy

    • Research and oversight of government/jurisdiction incentive application(s)

    • Site identification and selection (legal, physical, and financial viability)

    • Transactions (acquisition, disposition, leasing, subleasing, etc.)

    • Due diligence management

    • Legal documentation advisory and support

    • Pre-construction planning and support

    • Third-party consultant selection, on-boarding, and oversight

    • Zoning, entitlement, and permit approvals

    • Contracting strategy and legal document advisory

    • Project implementation oversight and reporting

    • Project close-out support

    • Move management

    • Highest and best use studies with associated financial analysis

    • Zoning and entitlement process management

    • Complex joint venture/ownership structure

    • Monetization strategies and implementation (sale-leaseback, ground lease, third party leasing, etc.)

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