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The General Services Administration (GSA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are building a new 80,000 square-foot research lab at the Denver Federal Center.
The facility will provide FDA scientists modern laboratory space to test food, drugs, and cosmetics for safety and quality. This work supports FDA’s mission to protect public health and help ensure products meet federal safety standards.
The new building will include advanced scientific equipment and enhanced biosafety capabilities, making it the only high-level biosafety lab of its kind in the region. Expected to be completed in early 2029, the facility will strengthen the FDA’s ability to safeguard communities across the Midwest and western United States.
Address: Denver Federal Center, 1 Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO 80225
Estimated Construction Timeline: Summer 2026 to Spring 2029
Award Construction Amount: $151 million
Primary tenants: Department of Health and Human Services
The project is officially under construction. The General Services Administration and Food and Drug Administration broke ground on June 17, 2026, and completion is estimated for early 2029.
In compliance with NEPA, the U.S. General Services Administration determined that a Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) checklist is the appropriate level of review for the proposed action. This checklist demonstrates that no extraordinary circumstances exist that requires an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement.
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June 17, 2026
GSA and FDA Break Ground on $228M Cutting-Edge Lab at the Denver Federal Center
January 19, 2023
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| Planning | Procurement | Construction |
|---|---|---|
NEPA environmental review
| Design award Construction award | Construction start Substantial completion |
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