U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Winston Salem, North Carolina
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, is seeking to lease office and related space in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This Solicitation is for a fully serviced lease with a firm term of 5 years and a full term of 20 years. The required space is between 1,914 and 2,009 ABOA square feet. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USDA requires office and related space within the city limits of Winston Salem, NC. The space must be contiguous on one floor, with a preference for first-floor occupancy. If above ground, at least one accessible elevator is required.
Key requirements include:
- Space Size: 1,914 to 2,009 ABOA sq. ft. (up to 2,297 RSF).
- Parking: 1 reserved government vehicle, 2 reserved visitor/customer, and 4 non-reserved employee parking spaces (on-site or within 300 feet). The parking lot must have pull-through capabilities, be unobstructed, and paved.
- Environment: Professional office environment, compatible with the Government's intended use, with a prevalence for modern design and/or tasteful rehabilitation.
- Location Restrictions: Not within 300 feet of residential areas, no living quarters in the building, and not adjacent to businesses whose primary operation is the sale of alcoholic beverages, firearms, or related to drug treatment/detention facilities. Subleases are not acceptable.
- Access: 24/7 government access, with normal operating hours Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
- Compliance: Must meet government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. A fully serviced lease is required.
- Telecommunications: Entities must be familiar with Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) regarding telecommunications prohibitions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Lease/Rental of Office Buildings (PSC: X1AA)
- Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Office: FPAC BUS CNTR-MGMT SVS DIV
- Term: 5-year firm term, 20-year full term
- Termination Rights: 120 days in whole or part
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 12, 2026
Additional Information
An attached document, "1e NC Winston Salem DA Map.pdf," provides a map of the Winston-Salem area, highlighting major roads and a specific location with a red pin. Bidders should review this map for geographic context. Contact: Antonio Rodriguez (antonio.rodriguez@usda.gov, 202-720-3646) or Sharon Sullins (sharon.sullins@usda.gov).