USDA Seeks to Lease office and related space in Scottsburg, IN Scott County(Solicitation)
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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 proposals to lease general-purpose office and related space in Scottsburg, IN (Scott County). The requirement is for approximately 3,066 to 3,219 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet for a 20-year lease term, including a 10-year firm term. Offers are due by March 26, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Request for Lease Proposal (RLP 57-18143-24-FA) aims to secure suitable space for USDA operations. The leased premises must be contiguous, preferably on the first floor, and meet accessibility requirements. The space must not be located within a 100-year flood plain.
Key Requirements
- Space Size: Minimum 3,066 ABOA SF, Maximum 3,219 ABOA SF.
- Space Type: Office and Related Space, contiguous and on one floor.
- Building Standards: Modern design, sound construction, and modern conveniences. An accessible elevator is required if space is above ground level. Subleases are not acceptable.
- Parking: 2 reserved spaces for Government vehicles, 15 reserved for visitors, and 9 non-reserved for employees. Approximately 800 SF of exterior parking is needed for no-till drills and farm equipment, requiring pull-through accommodation.
- Lease Type: Fully serviced lease.
Contract Details
- Lease Term: 20 Years (10 Years Firm Term).
- Estimated Lease Award Date: September 2026.
- Termination Rights: The Government retains the right to terminate the lease, in whole or in part, with 120 days' notice after the firm term.
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings).
Submission & Evaluation
- Initial Offer Due Date: March 26, 2026, by 4:30 PM Eastern.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically to Iris.Bates@usda.gov.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to requirements and is the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offer.
Additional Notes
Offerors must provide ownership documentation or written authorization to represent the owner(s) by the due date. Agents representing multiple entities must submit written acknowledgment/permission from each entity. The RLP includes various attachments and exhibits detailing specific requirements, including Agency Specific Requirements (ASR), security requirements, and lease templates.