U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Salisbury, 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.
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 office and related space in Salisbury, North Carolina. This Solicitation (Request for Lease Proposals - RLP) outlines requirements for a modern facility to accommodate USDA operations. Proposals are due by July 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The USDA requires approximately 4,682 ABOA square feet (5,653 RSF) of office space within the Salisbury city limits. The lease will have an initial term of 20 years, including a 5-year firm term. The facility must provide 32 parking spaces, with 6 designated as reserved surface parking.
Building requirements emphasize a modern, quality construction with contemporary conveniences. Compliance with seismic safety standards (requiring Seismic Forms A, B, C, D) and ENERGY STAR® label requirements (or statutory exceptions) is mandatory, with an expectation for cost-effective energy efficiency improvements. Additionally, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act are required. Tenant Improvements (TIs) are to be turnkey and included in the rental consideration.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Lease
- Period of Performance: 20 Years (5-year firm term)
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside, but FAR Clause 52.219-4 (Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns) is referenced, indicating a preference for HUBZone firms.
- Offers Due: July 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
- Published: June 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email, unless otherwise authorized. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to requirements and is the lowest priced technically acceptable, based on a present value price evaluation.
Additional Notes
The RLP package includes various essential documents such as Agency's Requirements, Security Requirements, Lease Template, Proposal to Lease Space forms, Lessor's Annual Cost Statement, and Fire Protection/Life Safety Evaluation forms. Offerors are reminded not to use Federal agency names in their entity name.