U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Santa Rosa, NM
Overview
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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 for the lease of office and related space in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. This Presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties for a fully serviced lease. Expressions of Interest are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USDA requires office space within a delineated area of Santa Rosa, NM, bounded by Joe and Louie Page Road (North), HWY 84 (East), Perch Lake/Ethan Road (South), and West Metro Road (West). The space must be between 2,666 and 2,799 ABOA square feet, with a maximum of 3,199 RSF.
Key requirements include:
- Parking: 6 reserved Government Vehicle (GOV) spaces (2 accommodating trailers up to 20', enclosed with 6' pro-fence panels and 16' unobstructed drive-through gates), 10 reserved visitor/customer spaces, and 10 non-reserved employee spaces (on-site or within 300 feet).
- Standards: Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), seismic, and sustainability standards.
- Location Restrictions: Offered space must not be in the 500-year flood plain.
- Compliance: Bidders must be familiar with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fully serviced lease.
- Full Term: 15 years.
- Firm Term: 5 years.
- Termination Rights: 120 days.
- Expressions of Interest Due: April 30, 2026.
- Market Survey (Estimated): May 2026.
- Occupancy (Estimated): June 2027.
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest must include:
- Building name, address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions) for existing buildings.
- Site/aerial plans, parcel numbers, and ingress/egress for new construction.
- Rentable (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet.
- Date of space availability.
- Owner authorization letter if the offeror is not the owner.
- Details on available parking.
- Photos of the space/site or permission for market survey photography.
- For existing buildings, information on building systems, roof, foundation, current floor plan, or a recent commercial inspection/appraisal.
- Confirmation of compliance with ABAAS, Seismic Safety Standards, Fire Protection & Life Safety, and NEPA (for new construction/expansion).
Additional Notes
Entities not currently registered in SAM.gov are advised to begin the registration process promptly. APEX Accelerators offer free assistance to businesses working with the government. Contact: Bradley Cantrell, Lease Contracting Officer, at bradley.cantrell@usda.gov or 941-233-5144.