Bedford Warehouse & Parking Lease

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically the Brownstown Ranger District of the Hoosier National Forest, is soliciting secured warehouse and parking lease services in Bedford, Indiana. The facility must provide a minimum of 4,500 square feet total space, with at least 1,800 square feet of insulated, heated indoor workspace featuring 10-foot ceilings, three 10-by-8-foot overhead garage doors, dedicated 220-volt outlets for an air compressor and welder, bathroom facilities with hot water, and washer/dryer hookups. The outdoor parking area must accommodate a 70-by-100-foot maneuvering space, two 26-foot trailers, four 16-foot trailers, and six crew cab pickup trucks, all secured by six-foot chain-link fencing topped with barbed wire. The government will evaluate proposals based on best value to the government, with award anticipated to a single offeror. The deadline for submitting questions is February 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and proposals are due February 25, 2026.

This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) with a $47 million size standard. The incumbent contractor operates under contract number 12444521P0023. The contract consists of a 12-month base period beginning March 1, 2026 through March 15, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending potential contract performance through February 28, 2031, with all pricing submitted on a lump-sum annual basis. The lease term itself is structured as three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, and the property owner is responsible for building maintenance and fence repair while the government covers snow removal, fire extinguisher maintenance, and light bulb replacement. The place of performance is Fort Ritner, Indiana 47421, and the facility must be located within Bedford city limits with all doors keyed to match the government's main office keying system.