The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space in Mountain City (Johnson Co) TN

Amendment / Modification

This amendment cancels the following in their entirety:

• USDA Request for Lease Proposal 57-47091-23-FA (RLP) dated 07/17/2024
• RLP Amendment number 1 dated 01/05/2026

This amendment cancels the entire solicitation and its previous amendment.

This amendment cancels the solicitation. All terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect, except as provided herein, but the solicitation itself has been cancelled by this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) seeks offers for a lease in Mountain City, TN. The government is procuring approximately 2,394 to 2,514 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet, not exceeding 2,873 rentable square feet (RSF) of contiguous space.

• Space Size: Minimum 2,394 ABOA SF, maximum 2,514 ABOA SF (not exceeding 2,873 RSF).

• Building Quality: Modern, quality building with a sound and substantial construction, acceptable facade, and modern conveniences. If not new, the building must have undergone or will complete modernization or adaptive reuse.

• Parking: Specific requirements for government-owned vehicle parking (1 space), customer/visitor parking (10 spaces), and employee parking (7 spaces).

• Lease Term: 15 years, with 5 firm years and government termination rights after the firm term with 120 days' notice.

• Occupancy Date: On or about July 1, 2025, or upon acceptance of the space, whichever is later.

• Environmental Considerations: No known hazardous conditions. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) required. Compliance with Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.

• Seismic Safety: Building must comply with Seismic Standards, with options for representation, seismic certificate, or pre-award commitment.

• Historic Preference: Preference may be given to offers in Historic Properties or Historic Districts.

• Asbestos: Space must be free of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or have undamaged, nonfriable ACM.

• Accessibility: Must meet Lease accessibility requirements.

• Fire Protection and Life Safety: Must meet Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System requirements.

• Telecommunications: Requirements for dedicated electrical circuits, wiring/cabling, and data distribution.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implies a lease agreement.

• Period of Performance: 15 years, 5 years firm.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Offers due by 08/18/2024, no later than 5 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Via email to designated contacts.

• Evaluation Criteria: Method of Award set forth in the RLP, likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or Best Value Tradeoff, with consideration for price, technical factors, and preferences (e.g., HUBZone, Historic Properties).

• NAICS Code: 531120 (Exception).

• Small Business Size Standard: Refer to SBA website.

• HUBZone Small Business Concern Price Preference Waiver: Offerors may elect to waive this preference.

• The RLP package includes numerous attachments and exhibits detailing specific requirements for the lease, including agency-specific requirements, security requirements, and various forms.

• Offerors are advised that doing business with the Government carries special responsibilities regarding sustainability, fire protection, life safety, and security.

• The Lease Template itself is provided, but Offerors should not complete it; USDA will transcribe the successful Offeror's final offered rent and other price data into the Lease Template upon selection.