USDA Seeks to Lease office and related space in Scottsburg, IN Scott County(Solicitation)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) for office and related space in Scottsburg, Indiana, with solicitation number 57-18143-24-FA-RLP. The solicitation seeks to lease between 3,066 and 3,219 ABOA square feet of contiguous office space on one floor, along with parking accommodations, for a 20-year term including 10 firm years. Amendment No. 2 extends the offer submission deadline to May 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern time. Offers must comply with stringent location criteria, including being within a delineated area of performance and not situated in a floodplain. The award will be made on a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning that submissions must meet all technical lease requirements, including compliance with federal accessibility, life safety, environmental, and construction standards, before price becomes a determining factor. The USDA reserves the right to reject unsolicited offers that do not meet the specified criteria. The scope of work requires the lessor to design, construct, and maintain the leased premises in full compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and standards such as the Energy Independence and Security Act, ADA accessibility standards, NFPA fire codes, and EPA regulations. Deliverables include approved design documentation, shop drawings, finish samples, and the acquisition of a Certificate of Occupancy prior to acceptance. Inspections and final acceptance will be conducted at the leased premises to verify all contractual and regulatory requirements are met. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering small business utilization, security requirements including controlled unclassified information (CUI) safeguards, and subcontracting plans. The contracting officer for this lease is Iris Bates, who serves as the Lease Contracting Officer through the USDA’s FPAC Business Center Management Services Division located in Washington, DC. Proposal submissions must be complete, organized, and submitted by the due date via email or mail, including required forms such as GSA Form 1364 and tenant improvement cost summaries. No contract value or pricing details are provided in the solicitation, but the evaluation will include factors like rent, parking costs, free rent periods, and relocation expenses, with contract award expected in September 2026.