The USDA Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee
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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), specifically the FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER, is seeking to lease general-purpose office and related space in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee. This is a Solicitation (RLP 57-47091-26-FA) for a leasehold interest.
Amendment 3, dated May 27, 2026, significantly modifies the Request for Lease Proposal (RLP). It extends the offer due date to June 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern, reduces the requested square footage, and modifies the lease term.
Scope of Opportunity
The USDA requires office space with a minimum of 1,988 ABOA SF and a maximum of 2,087 ABOA SF, with a Not-to-Exceed Rentable Square Footage (NTE RSF) of 2,286. The total lease term is 15 years, comprising a 10-year (120-month) firm term and a 15-year (180-month) full term. The space must be located within the city limits of Mountain City, Tennessee, and not within a 1-percent-annual chance floodplain. The building should be of modern, sound construction with an acceptable facade.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The RLP and its amendments detail extensive requirements, including:
- Space Configuration: Specific room schedules for private offices, open workstations, conference rooms, break rooms, public-facing waiting areas, and secure storage.
- Parking: 1 reserved government vehicle space, 10 reserved producer/visitor spaces (within 300 ft of entrance), and 7 non-reserved employee spaces (within 1.25 walkable miles).
- Accessibility: First-floor space preferred; otherwise, an accessible elevator is required. Government access is 24/7, with normal operating hours Monday-Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Tenant Improvements: Turnkey Tenant Improvements with Post Award DIDs, including data/telecommunications, mailboxes, signage, fire protection, and physical security measures.
- Physical Security: Requirements for hardened customer service counters, duress/panic buttons, intrusion detection systems, emergency lockdown procedures, and secure access controls.
- IT Infrastructure: Detailed ADP and Wiring Guidelines (Version 3.0) for the IT Server Room, covering electrical, cabling, physical space, and security.
- Seismic Compliance: Offerors must complete and submit specific seismic compliance forms (EXHIBIT I) for pre-award and, if applicable, post-award.
- Signage: Adherence to the USDA Facility Signage Guide (EXHIBIT E) for consistent branding and wayfinding.
- Compliance: The leased space must meet government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability. A fully serviced lease is required.
Contract Details & Evaluation
- Contract Type: Lease (Request for Lease Proposal - RLP 57-47091-26-FA).
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings).
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Exception).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Approach.
- Submission: Offers must be submitted via email to SHANNON.SCHOENING@USDA.GOV.
- Required Forms: GSA Form 3626, Supplemental Lease Requirements, Agency Specific Requirements, USDA IOD ADP and Wiring Guidelines, USDA Facility Signage Guide, Security Requirements, GSA Form 3517A, Tenant Improvement Cost Summary Workbook (EXHIBIT H), Seismic Forms, CAD files, GSA Form 1217, and GSA Form 12000.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission and award. Unsolicited offers must confirm they are within the delineated Area of Performance and not within a floodplain.