U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Winston Salem, North Carolina
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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.
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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 to lease office and related space in Winston Salem, North Carolina, within the city limits. This is a Solicitation for a fully serviced lease with a 10-year firm term and a 20-year full term. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 1,914 to 2,009 ABOA square feet (up to 2,297 RSF) of office and related space. Key specifications include:
- Location: Within Winston Salem city limits, not within 300 feet of residential areas, and in a professional office environment. The space offered, its location, and its surrounding areas must be compatible with the Government’s intended use.
- Parking: 1 reserved government vehicle space, 2 reserved visitor/customer spaces, and 4 non-reserved employee spaces (on-site or within 300 feet). The parking lot must have pull-through capabilities, not be obstructed, and be paved.
- Space Configuration: First floor space is preferred; if above ground, at least one accessible elevator is required. Office space must be contiguous and on one floor.
- Prohibited Adjacencies: No living quarters within the building, and not adjacent to businesses primarily selling alcoholic beverages, firearms, or drug treatment/detention facilities.
- Access: Government requires 24/7 access, with normal hours Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays).
- Compliance: Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required.
- Subleases: Not acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product/Service Code: X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings
- Term: 10-year firm term, 20-year full term.
- Termination Rights: 120 days in whole or part.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 12, 2026
Additional Notes
Bidders should review the provided "1e NC Winston Salem DA Map.pdf" document, which offers geographic context and may indicate a specific area of interest with a red pin. Entities are also advised to familiarize themselves with Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) regarding telecommunications prohibitions.