USDA - Forest Service - Notice of Lease Award - Tucson, AZ
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service has issued a Notice of Lease Award for a 5-year extension of office and related space in Tucson, AZ. This award confirms an extension to the incumbent Lessor, commencing February 1, 2025.
Scope of Award
The award covers the lease of 12,450 ABOA/12,450 RSF for Forest Service office and related space. The extension is for an additional 60 months.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Lease Extension (Award Notice)
- Duration: 5 years (60 months), commencing 02/01/2025
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Award Notice Published: February 19, 2026
Justification for Award
The extension was awarded without full and open competition, as detailed in the "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Extension" document. The rationale cites delays in preparing new space for occupancy, making the extension necessary to avoid significant costs and disruptions associated with relocation. The statutory authority for this action is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and GSAR 570.405. Market research was conducted to ensure fair and reasonable pricing, and no other sources expressed interest in this acquisition at the time.
Additional Notes
The agency has indicated plans to take actions to remove barriers to competition for future acquisitions related to this requirement.