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FDA Denver Federal Center Laboratory

Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado

Estimated value
$228M
Square footage
30,500 SF
Opened / announced
Jun 17, 2026
Owner
U.S. General Services Administration / FDA
General contractor
Architect
Brands mentioned
GSA, FDA

Project overview

New premier food safety laboratory at Denver Federal Center with 16,500 SF microbiology and 14,000 SF chemistry labs. FDA's only BSL-3 facility west of the Mississippi.

Key specs

  • 16,500 SF microbiology lab
  • 14,000 SF chemistry lab
  • BSL-3 containment
  • Neoclassical exterior design
  • Completion early 2029

Still open for manufacturers

Ground broken — lab fit-out and specialty MEP specs active.

Manufacturer watch list

  • lab equipment
  • HVAC
  • BSL-3 systems
  • clean room
  • specialty plumbing

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