USDA Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Georgetown, Sussex County, Deleware

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Fpac Bus Center Management Services Division, is soliciting lease proposals for a general-purpose office space with an adjacent ware yard in Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. The solicitation, identified as number 57-10005-27-FA-RLP, was posted on May 26, 2026, with an offer submission deadline of July 16, 2026. The lease request covers all requirements and specifications related to the space, which is intended to support USDA operational needs. Offers must be submitted on time per FAR regulations to be considered, and unsolicited proposals outside the designated performance area or within floodplains will be rejected. The NAICS code for this lease is 531120, reflecting commercial real estate leasing activity, and no set-asides apply. The lease proposal package includes multiple critical compliance and operational guidelines. Key documents address fire protection and life safety evaluations to ensure the building meets NFPA 101 and other relevant codes, including inspections of sprinkler systems and emergency infrastructure. Detailed ADP and wiring guidelines prescribe standards for data cabling, power supply redundancies, and telecommunications infrastructure to ensure federal IT readiness. USDA’s Facility Signage Guide outlines comprehensive branding and wayfinding standards, guaranteeing ADA compliance and consistent federal imagery. Security measures specify Facility Security Level I standards, addressing controlled access, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and cybersecurity safeguards to protect federal assets, with strict prohibition on integrating building systems into federal IT networks. Additionally, wage determinations pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act ensure compliance with prevailing labor standards for construction and modification work in Sussex County. Collectively, the solicitation sets a robust framework for leasing a secure, compliant, and fully functional federal office space.