The USDA U.S Department of Agriculture Seeks Office space in Richlands, NC

The U.S. Department of Agriculture through its FPAC Business Center Management Services Division is soliciting offers for leased office space in Richlands, North Carolina, under solicitation number 57-37133-25-FA, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026. The contract seeks a comprehensive lease arrangement wherein the offeror is responsible for the full design, construction, and delivery of a functional, compliant office facility, including shell construction and tenant improvements, aligned with government-approved Design Intent Drawings and all applicable codes. Performance is strictly tied to the Richlands, NC location with delivery and acceptance occurring on-site, contingent upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, compliance with accessibility standards under ABAAS, adherence to fire and life safety codes including NFPA 101 and IBC, and attainment of specified building performance metrics such as flame spread ratings, sound transmission thresholds, and energy efficiency requirements under the Energy Independence and Security Act. The Government retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance, and noncompliance in critical areas—such as asbestos management, accessibility, or fire protection—may render an offer technically unacceptable. The solicitation permits award under either a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or Best Value Tradeoff methodology, with preferences accorded to historic properties, particularly those within designated historic districts. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with FAR and GSAR clauses addressing cybersecurity, including implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for Federal Contract Information, Personal Identity Verification for personnel access, and prohibition of products from Kaspersky Lab and other covered entities. Subcontracting obligations are mandated under FAR 52.219-9 and -16, requiring an approved small business subcontracting plan subject to liquidated damages for failure. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format with original signatures by email to designated USDA points of contact and must include required forms such as GSA 1364, 1217, and 12000, seismic compliance documentation, zoning certifications, financial commitment proof, and adherence to DOL wage determinations. All responses must provide Unique Entity IDs and CAGE codes, and disclose any use or provision of covered telecommunications equipment per FAR 52.204-24. No contract value or line item pricing is specified, as the solicitation functions as a request for proposals with cost estimation templates to be completed by offerors, and no set-aside is used under NAICS code