PIERCE COUNTY (PUYALLUP OR TACOMA, WA) SHORT TERM OFFICE RENTAL

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to the solicitation for a short-term office rental space. It provides answers to vendor questions.

• Solicitation: Provides answers to questions regarding furnished office space and the number of employees.

• Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance is April 6, 2026 - April 5, 2027, with four possible option years.

• Question 1: Clarifies that while furnished items (chairs, desks, etc.) are desired characteristics, they are not required.

• Question 2: Specifies that the office space is for 8 employees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet for the "Short-Term Office Rental Space Pierce CO, WA" opportunity (12FPC426Q0016). It is intended for bidders to provide their pricing for the rental space.

• Base Clin 0001: Base Year – Short Term Rental (12 Months)
• Option Year 1-4: Pricing for subsequent option years (12 Months each)
• Columns: Description, Qty, Unit of Issue, Monthly Price, Annual Total Price
• Instructions: Bidders are expected to fill in the 'Monthly Price' and 'Annual Total Price' for each CLIN. Currently, all prices are listed as 0.0.

This pricing sheet is a critical component for bidders to submit their proposals. It outlines the structure for providing cost information for the short-term office rental space. Bidders must complete this sheet accurately to reflect their proposed pricing for the base year and any option years.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure a short-term rental office space for the USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service in Pierce County, WA, to ensure continued service delivery to USDA customers.

• Provide office space between 3,500 and 5,500 square feet.

• Location must be within Pierce County, specifically Puyallup or Tacoma, WA.

• Space must meet International Building Code requirements for office occupancies (HVAC, flooring, walls, ceilings, restrooms).

• Must be ADA compliant with easy public access.

• Provide sole access and control for the USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service.

• Include adequate security with lockable exterior doors, parking for 6-8 visitors, 8 employees, and 3 government vehicles, with lighting and security surveillance.

• Offer a base year of 12 months with four possible 12-month option periods (not to exceed 5 years).

• Desired occupancy to begin on April 6, 2026.

• Space must have access to telephone and internet services (to be procured separately by the Government).

• Include at least two private offices (minimum 250 sq ft each).

• Include a conference room for a minimum of 10 people.

• Include storage space of at least 200 sq ft.

• Include a server room of at least 100 sq ft.

• Include a front desk reception area.

• Include at least two bathrooms for employee and customer use.

• Quotes must include janitorial services, all triple net costs, and all utilities in the monthly firm-fixed price rental amount.

• Pierce County (Puyallup or Tacoma, WA).

• Base year of 12 months with four 12-month option periods.

• Contractor must be registered with SAM.gov prior to providing a quote.

• Security requirements include compliance with HSPD-12, OMB guidance M-05-24, and FIPS PUB 201. This involves identity proofing (FBI fingerprint check) and a Tier 1 or higher background investigation for contractor employees requiring access to federally controlled facilities and information systems. The contractor is responsible for costs associated with obtaining fingerprints, while the government covers the FBI fingerprint check and background investigation costs.

• Contractor must maintain a current listing of employees with access to Government facilities and IT systems.

• Restrictions Against Disclosure: Contractor must maintain confidentiality of all government-furnished information and not disclose it without authorization.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Contractor must comply with FAR Subpart 9.5 regarding conflicts of interest.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a short-term office rental in Pierce County, Puyallup or Tacoma, WA, to support the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The goal is to provide uninterrupted service to USDA customers.

• Office space: Minimum 3,500 sq ft, Maximum 5,500 sq ft.

• Location: Pierce County, Puyallup or Tacoma, WA.

• Must meet International Building Code requirements for office space (HVAC, flooring, walls, ceilings, restrooms).

• ADA compliant with easy public access.

• Sole access and control by USDA FSA and NRCS.

• Adequate security (exterior doors must lock).

• Parking for 6-8 visitors, 8 employees, and 3 government vehicles; lights and security surveillance.

• Access to telephone and internet service (government will procure separately).

• At least two private office spaces (min 250 sq ft each).

• Conference Room for minimum 10 people.

• Storage space (min 200 sq ft).

• Server room (min 100 sq ft).

• Front desk reception area.

• At least two bathrooms (employee and customer use).

• Quotes must include janitorial, triple net costs, and all utilities in the firm-fixed price rental.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: Base year (April 6, 2026 – April 5, 2027) with four possible one-year option periods (total not to exceed 5 years).

• Anticipated Occupancy: April 6, 2026.

• This is the only solicitation; quotes are requested. A separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Quotes are due no later than March 25th, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission: Email to jill.craft@usda.gov and Lizabeth.kuhaneck@usda.gov. Include solicitation name and number in the subject line.

• Required submission documents: Physical address, office space layout, pictures of the space and parking area, and verification of vendor's ability to provide the space (or letter of intent if third-party space).

• Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. If not acceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated.

• Past Performance: Will be evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• Contractors must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to providing a quote.

• Attachment 2 – Pricing Sheet must be completed.

• Attachment 3 – Statements of Work should be referenced for additional information.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 45 calendar days from the quote due date.

• Questions due by March 16th, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time via email to jill.craft@usda.gov and Lizabeth.kuhaneck@usda.gov.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure a short-term rental office space for the USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service in Pierce County, WA, to ensure continued service delivery to USDA customers.

• Provide office space between 3,500 and 5,500 square feet.

• Location must be within Pierce County, specifically in Puyallup or Tacoma, WA.

• Space must meet International Building Code requirements for office occupancies (HVAC, flooring, walls, ceilings, restrooms).

• Must be ADA compliant with easy public access.

• Provide sole access and control for the USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service.

• Include adequate security with lockable exterior doors, lighting, and surveillance.

• Provide parking for 6-8 visitors, 8 employees, and 3 government vehicles.

• Include at least two private office spaces (min. 250 sq ft each).

• Include a conference room for a minimum of 10 people.

• Include storage space (min. 200 sq ft).

• Include a server room (min. 100 sq ft).

• Include a front desk reception area.

• Include at least two bathrooms for employee and customer use.

• Quotes must include janitorial services, all triple net costs, and all utilities.

• Base year of 12 months, with four possible 12-month option periods (not to exceed 5 years total).

• Desired occupancy to begin on April 6, 2026.

• Location: Pierce County (Puyallup or Tacoma), WA.

• Contractor must be registered with SAM.gov prior to providing a quote.

• Office space must have access to telephone and internet service (procured separately by the Government).

• Contractor personnel requiring access to government facilities and information systems must undergo identity proofing and background investigations (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, Tier 1 or higher investigation).

• Contractor must maintain a list of employees with access to government facilities and systems.

• Contractor must comply with restrictions against disclosure of government information and adhere to relevant privacy regulations.

• Contractor must avoid organizational conflicts of interest.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Sources Sought for Short Term Rental Office Space in Pierce County, WA.

• Q1: Vendors are required to provide specific company information including name, address, UEI, point of contact, business size (with applicable status), and potential subcontractors.
• Q2: Vendors must confirm their ability to meet all General Requirements 2.0 as outlined in the Statement of Work.
• Q3: Vendors must confirm their ability to meet an anticipated occupancy date of April 6th, 2026.
• Q4: If the quoted space is not owned or managed by the vendor, verification and a letter of intent from a third party are required.
• Q5: Vendors must be able to provide the physical address of the rental location at the time of a Request for Quote.
• Q6: Vendors must provide office space layout, pictures of the space, and parking area details at the time of a Request for Quote.

These answers clarify requirements for potential bidders, particularly regarding company information, space verification, and submission details for future solicitations.