USDA Follett, TX 57-48295-26-NR
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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 [email hidden] or [phone hidden]. 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.
General Info
Contract Value
$2,170,882Place of Performance
Follett, TX, 79034, USASet-Aside
Awardee
FOLLETT DEVELOPMENT CORPAward Issued Date
Timeline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
U.S. GOVERNMENT
Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space:
State:
TX
City:
Follett
Delineated Area:
City Limits of Follett
Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):
2,980 ABOA
Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):
3,200 ABOA
Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF)
3,562 RSF
Space Type:
Office
Reserved Parking Spaces (Total):
2
Non-Reserved Parking Spacing (Total):
11
Full Term:
20 years
Firm Term:
10 years
Termination Rights:
120 days
Additional Requirements:
A. Pull-through Parking for Trucks pulling cattle trailers.B. 1,000 S/F of Secured Parking for Government vehicles, trailer and shipping container. C. Awardee to provide shipping container.
Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance (formally 100-year) flood plain.
Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.
Expressions of Interest Due:
4/11/2026
Market Survey (Estimated):
4/13/2026
Occupancy (Estimated):
5/1/2027
Note: Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award.
Expressions of Interest shall include the following:
1. If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered.
2. If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land). Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans.
3. Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered.
4. Date of space availability.
5. If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. *
6. Amount of/type of parking available on-site.
7. Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site.
8. For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan. Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal.
9. Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).
10. Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Seismic Safety Standards, as applicable.
11. Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements.
12. For new construction or properties requiring expansion of the footprint of the building, confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA) Requirements.
* As mentioned in #5 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received. In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date.
Send Expressions of Interest to:
Name/Title: Larry Vega, Lease Contracting Officer
Email Address: contact@example.gov
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