Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks expressions of interest to lease Space in Stuart, Virginia
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a fully serviced lease of office and related space in Stuart, Virginia. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties for a 20-year full term, with a 10-year firm term. Expressions of Interest are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The USDA requires between 2,492 and 2,617 ABOA square feet (up to 2,990 RSF) of office space. Key requirements include:
- Parking: 1 reserved and 11 non-reserved spaces, with pull-through capabilities and paved access for heavy trucks (up to 80,000 lbs).
- Location: Must be within a specific delineated area in Stuart, VA (detailed in the "1e VA Stuart DA Map.pdf" document summary), not within 300 feet of residential areas, and not adjacent to businesses selling alcohol, firearms, or operating as drug treatment/detention facilities.
- Building Standards: Professional office environment, modern design, no living quarters within the building, first floor preferred (or accessible elevator if above ground). Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. The space must not be in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain.
- Access: Government requires 24-hour, 7-day-a-week access.
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest must include:
- Property Details: Building name, address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions) for existing buildings; or site/aerial plans and parcel numbers for new construction.
- Space Metrics: Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet.
- Availability: Date of space availability.
- Authorization: If not the owner, an authorization letter signed by the owner is required. Agents representing multiple entities need written acknowledgement from each.
- Parking: Amount and type of on-site parking.
- Visuals: Photos of the space/site or permission for market survey participants to photograph.
- Condition (Existing Buildings): Information on building systems, roof, foundation, current floor plan, or a recent commercial inspection/appraisal.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Lease)
- Term: 20 Years (Full), 10 Years (Firm)
- Expressions of Interest Due: June 8, 2026
- Estimated Market Survey: June 18, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: January 1, 2027
- Published Date: May 18, 2026
Additional Notes
Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA telecommunications prohibitions. Registration in SAM.gov is recommended for potential offerors.