The GSA published a list of hundreds of US government properties slated for sale, including most of the sprawling Parr-Franconia Warehouse Complex in Springfield, Virginia. The complex, which dates back to the early 1950s, is home to a 1,005,602-square-foot warehouse and several other buildings, including a U-shaped building allegedly used by the CIA.

The CIA's presence in the area has been reported on several times, with the Washington Business Journal first revealing the agency's ties to the complex in 2012. The facility is believed to be used for training technical officers to conduct clandestine operations, including bugging offices, breaking into houses, and penetrating computer systems.

Concerns Over Sale

Local leaders, including Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay, have expressed concerns over the potential sale of the complex, citing the sensitivity of the property and the potential risks associated with relocating the CIA facility. McKay noted that plans to redevelop the complex have been hindered by the presence of the CIA facility, and that selling the surrounding buildings could raise logistical and security concerns.

The GSA has since removed the list from its website, citing the need to evaluate feedback and determine how to make the list easier to understand. The agency has not responded to requests for comment, and the CIA has declined to comment on the matter.