USDA Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Georgetown, Sussex County, Deleware
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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), through its FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER, is soliciting proposals for the lease of general-purpose office and related space, including a ware yard, in Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. This Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) seeks a facility to house a USDA Service Center and NRCS Space. Proposals are due by April 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM EASTERN.
Scope of Work
The USDA requires approximately 10,384 to 10,903 ABOA square feet (not to exceed 11,941 RSF) of contiguous space. This includes 7,206-7,566 ABOA SF for the USDA Service Center and 3,178-3,337 ABOA SF for NRCS. Key requirements include:
- Parking: 74 spaces total (6 government, 26 producer/visitor with pull-through, 42 employee).
- Ware Yard: A 5,000 SF secured/fenced parking/ware yard, located near the building entrance.
- Lease Term: A total of 13 years (156 months), with a firm term of 10 years (120 months) for the USDA Service Center space. The NRCS space has no firm term.
- Occupancy: Within 180 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Location: Within a delineated area in Georgetown, Sussex County, DE, avoiding residential areas and businesses selling alcohol/firearms. Preference for first-floor contiguous space.
- Tenant Improvements: Turnkey tenant improvements are required, adhering to detailed specifications for finishes, security, and IT infrastructure.
- Building Standards: Modern, sound construction, compliant with accessibility, fire protection, life safety, and ENERGY STAR standards. Requires Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and NEPA/NHPA compliance.
- Security: Mandatory Facility Security Level I requirements (Exhibit E), covering access control, security systems (IDS, duress alarms), structural protection, and cybersecurity for Building and Access Control Systems (BACS).
- IT Infrastructure: Compliance with ADP and Wiring Guidelines (Exhibit D) for electrical, CAT6 cabling, physical space, and security of IT rooms.
- Signage: Adherence to the USDA Facility Signage Guide (Exhibit E) for branding and placement.
- Labor: Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Sussex County, Delaware (Exhibit F).
Contract Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Unrestricted, with HUBZone small business preference available).
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Exception)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, with a present value price evaluation. Offerors must submit complete lease proposal packages, including mandatory forms such as GSA Form 1217 (Lessor's Annual Cost Statement) and GSA Form 1364 (Proposal to Lease Space). All offers must be submitted via email to the designated Lease Contracting Officer. Registration in SAM.gov is mandatory at the time of submission and award.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 2, 2026, by 4:30 PM EASTERN
- Contact: Shannon Schoening, USDA Lease Contracting Officer/Senior Realty Specialist (shannon.schoening@usda.gov).