The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space in Mountain City (Johnson Co) TN
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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) is seeking expressions of interest to lease general-purpose office and related space in Mountain City, Johnson County, TN. This is a modification to a previous advertisement, updating the project reference number, modifying requested square footage, clarifying parking requirements, lease term, and additional space needs, and extending the expressions of interest due date. The USDA requires 2,230-2,342 ABOA SF (up to 2,782 RSF) for a lease term of up to 20 years. Expressions of Interest are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Space Requirements
The USDA requires 2,230-2,342 ABOA SF (not to exceed 2,782 RSF) within the city limits of Mountain City, TN. The space must be contiguous and continuous, on one floor (first floor preferred). If above ground level, at least one accessible elevator is required.
Parking Requirements:
- One (1) reserved GOV parking space, on-site, within 300 feet of the public entrance.
- Ten (10) reserved Producer/Visitor parking spaces, on-site, within 300 feet of the public entrance.
- Seven (7) non-reserved Employee parking spaces, on-site or within 1/4 walkable mile.
- The parking lot must have pull-through capabilities and not be obstructed.
Additional Requirements:
- Space must be compatible with Government use and in a professional office environment.
- No living quarters, adjacent alcohol/firearms sales, or drug treatment/detention facilities within the building.
- Subleases are not acceptable.
- Government will have 24/7 access; normal hours M-F 6 AM – 6 PM.
- Must meet fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), seismic, and sustainability standards.
- A fully serviced lease is required.
- Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
- Tenant Improvements are turnkey with Pre-Award DIDs.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Expressions of Interest)
- Lease Term: Up to 20 Years (240 Months)
- Firm Term: 10 Years (120 Months)
- Full Term: 15 Years (180 Months)
- Option Term: One (1) 5-year option (120-days written notice)
- Termination Rights: 120 days written notice after expiration of the firm lease term.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Expressions of Interest Due: Friday, February 6, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern.
- Market Survey (Estimated): TBD
- Occupancy (Estimated): Within 90 days of Government’s issuance of NTP for Tenant Improvements.
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest must include:
- Reference project number 57-47019-26-FA.
- For existing buildings: complete Lease Market Survey Form MS-2991, building name, legal address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions).
- For new construction: site/aerial plans, parcel numbers, adjacent streets showing ingress/egress.
- Rentable (RSF) and ABOA square feet offered, date of space availability.
- Amount/type of on-site parking (or map if off-site).
- Photos of space/site or permission to photograph.
- For existing buildings: information on building systems, roof, foundation, current floor plan, or recent inspection/appraisal.
- Authorization letter if offeror is not the owner; brokers must show authorization.
- Confirmation of meeting ABAAS, Seismic Safety, Fire Protection & Life Safety, and NEPA requirements (for new construction/expansion).
Government Contact
- Lease Contracting Officer: Shannon Schoening
- Email: SHANNON.SCHOENING@USDA.GOV