NRCS MS Area 2 Storage
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Mississippi Area 2 Office has issued a Presolicitation Notice indicating an intent to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to 471 Brandon Storage, LLC (1ST Stop Storage) for climate-controlled storage units in Flowood, MS. This notice is for market research purposes, inviting other qualified small businesses to submit capability statements. Responses are due March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
NRCS requires ten (10) climate-controlled storage units, including some suitable for vehicle trailer storage. Key requirements include:
- Quantity: Ten (10) storage units (specific sizes: 1-10X24X8, 3-10X20X8, 2-10X15X8, 1-10X25X8, 2-10X20X8, 1-10X10X8).
- Environment: Climate-controlled units suitable for sensitive equipment/materials.
- Access: Repetitive (recurring) employee access during normal business hours, with secure access controls.
- Proximity: Facility must be within a 5-mile radius of 345 Keyway Dr, Flowood, MS.
- Security: Must meet standard commercial safety/security practices (e.g., lighting, security cameras, gated access) and provide routine maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Notice / Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Authority: FAR 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures (for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS: 493110 – General Warehousing and Storage
- PSC: X1GZ – Lease/Rental of other Warehouse Buildings
- Published: February 24, 2026
Set-Aside / Market Research
This acquisition is intended for small business concerns. The notice serves as market research to determine if other small businesses can meet the requirements and support competition to the maximum extent practicable.
Response Instructions
Interested parties who believe they can meet all requirements within the stated 5-mile radius are encouraged to submit a capability statement. Statements must address each salient characteristic, including:
- Facility address
- Unit dimensions and proof of climate control
- Access hours and security features
- Confirmation of vehicle trailer accommodation
- Pricing structure for FFP
- Evidence of availability by the required period.
- Due Date: March 10, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern)
- Submission: Email capability statements to the Contracting Office POCs.
- Format: PDF preferred, ≤10 MB.
- Subject Line: “Response to Presolicitation Notice — NRCS MS Area 2 Storage (RFQ 12FPC426Q0013)”
Point of Contact
- Paige Appelt: paige.appelt@usda.gov
- Oksana Strekha: oksana.strekha@usda.gov