USDA Follett, TX 57-48295-26-NR

The USDA is seeking to lease office space in Follett, Texas, under solicitation number 57-48295-26-NR, with the sole submission coming from the incumbent provider, which meets or will meet all requirements outlined in the Request for Lease Proposal. The facility must provide between 2,980 and 3,562 rentable square feet, with specific requirements including secured parking for 18 vehicles—two of which must be ADA-compliant—and an additional 1,000 square feet of secured parking for government vehicles and shipping containers, one of which must be provided by the lessor. The lease has a firm 10-year term with an option to extend up to 20 years, and the space must be available for occupancy no later than May 1, 2027. The property must be located outside of the 100-year floodplain and comply with multiple regulatory standards, including the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards, seismic safety protocols, fire protection and life safety codes, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Compliance with Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act, prohibiting use of certain telecommunications equipment from restricted foreign vendors, is also mandatory. All respondents must be registered in SAM.gov, and while no socioeconomic set-asides are being used, offerors must submit extensive documentation to verify suitability and compliance, including floor plans, site and aerial photos, parking layouts, owner authorization letters, recent building inspections or appraisals, and written confirmations of adherence to safety and accessibility regulations. The evaluation focuses on building suitability, regulatory compliance, relocation costs, and overall economic advantage to the government, though no formal weighting scheme or award method such as LPTA is specified. The point of contact for all submissions is Larry Vega, Realty Specialist, who can be reached at Larry.Vega@usda.gov or 979-680-5165. No pricing information is provided in the solicitation, and no contract clauses or Section H special requirements have been formally identified in the available materials, suggesting this is a pre-award sources-sought notice aimed at identifying qualified lessors rather than a fully formed procurement action.