U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Bedford, PA
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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) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the lease of office and related space in Bedford, Pennsylvania. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties for a 10-year full term (5-year firm term) lease, with an estimated occupancy by May 1, 2027. Expressions of Interest are due by 4:30 PM ET on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Space Requirements
The USDA requires 2,609 to 2,739 ABOA square feet (up to 3,193 Rentable Square Feet) of general-purpose office space. The property must be located within a precisely delineated area in Bedford, PA, as detailed in the opportunity description and the "Delineated Area Boundary" document. Parking requirements include three reserved spaces for Government-Owned Vehicles (one for a backhoe/trailer), five reserved spaces for producers/visitors, and eight non-reserved spaces for employees. All reserved parking must be on-site within 300 feet of the public entrance, and non-reserved within 1/4 walkable mile. The parking lot must have pull-through capabilities.
Additional Requirements
The space must feature turnkey tenant improvements and be in a professional office environment, compatible with government use. Key restrictions include: not within 300 feet of residential areas, no living quarters in the building, and not adjacent to businesses selling alcoholic beverages or firearms, or drug treatment/detention facilities. Subleases are not acceptable. First-floor space is preferred, or an accessible elevator is required for upper floors. The government requires 24/7 access and a fully serviced lease. Offered space must meet federal standards for fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), seismic, and sustainability, and must not be in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain.
Submission Details
Interested parties must submit Expressions of Interest to Shannon Schoening (shannon.schoening@usda.gov), referencing project number 57-42009-26-FA. Submissions must include: authorization letter from the owner (if not the owner/broker), photos of the space/site, completed Lease Market Survey Form (MS-2991) for existing buildings, or Land Market Survey form for new construction/land sites. Additionally, details on RSF/ABOA, space availability, parking, and confirmation of compliance with ABAAS, Seismic Safety, Fire Protection, and NEPA (for new construction/expansion) are required. Entities are also advised to familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.