"We feel Willow Oaks is able to attract top tenants due to its architecture, quality and prominent location right off the Capital Beltway, at Route 50 and Gallows Road," says Janet Davis, senior vice president of marketing and leasing for Prentiss Properties, the building developer. "It is clearly thought of as an exceptional building. To have been able to attract Veridian and other prospects, especially under these current competitive market conditions, speaks to the quality of the properties owned and managed by Prentiss Properties."

Prentiss represented itself in the transaction while Advantis/GVA stood in for the tenant. Sources tell GlobeSt.com that Willow Oaks III offered Veridian, a government contractor, everything it needed in terms of location and amenities.