The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are seeking a short-term office rental in Rowan County, NC. The space should be between 1,000 and 2,500 square feet, accommodate 7 people, be move-in ready, and include a storage area, two restrooms, and a conference room. Utilities, janitorial services, and snow removal must be included in the monthly rental rate. Vendors must be registered in SAM. gov. The anticipated occupancy date is August 1, 2026, with a base year and four option years. Quotes are due by May 21, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quote.
The desired occupancy to begin on August 1, 2026, or sooner. The space shall be move in ready by the anticipated date of August 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that invoices must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. Billing shall occur in arrears, with invoices entered by the vendor on the last day of each month. Payments will not be made by the government until after the end of each month.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the quoter representing the lowest price technically acceptable quote to the government.
The bid notice requires that the contractor must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM. gov) prior to providing a quote.
The bid notice mentions that failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of the clause regarding antidiscrimination and DEI compliance may be grounds for the contracting officer to terminate this contract for default.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
Questions shall be submitted via email no later than May 11th, 2026, at 1:00 pm eastern time. The bid notice also outlines a process for agency protests, encouraging resolution with the contracting officer first, and then with the ombudsman, with a goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.