FEMA Disaster Leasing: Oxford, MS

The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service is seeking to lease office space in Oxford, Mississippi to support FEMA disaster response operations. The solicitation requires a 1,200 rentable square feet of general office space located at 2714 West Oxford Loop, Suite 169, Oxford, MS 38655, with a 12-month lease term featuring a 6-month firm period and the government's right to terminate with 15 days' written notice thereafter. Key contract requirements include compliance with mandatory building standards covering fire safety systems (NFPA 13 and 72 standards), elevator service (ASME A17.1), accessibility standards (ABAAS), HVAC systems maintaining specified temperature ranges, comprehensive facility services including utilities and janitorial support, and hazmat-free certification with mold and radon testing documentation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest price per square foot on a lowest price technically acceptable basis using the ANSI/BOMA Z65.1-2017 Occupant Area definition. The proposal due date listed in the notice is February 13, 2021, though this appears to be a data entry error given the posting date of February 12, 2026; offerors must submit proposals by the deadline specified orally by the Lease Contracting Officer.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations, though HUBZone small business price preferences may apply. No incumbent contractor or previous award information is identified in the solicitation materials. The lease will be structured with monthly rent payments in arrears beginning on the first workday of each month, with specific rental rates to be negotiated and submitted via the GSA Form 3626 Offer Form; the government will process invoices submitted to the FEMA Finance Center with payment via electronic funds transfer within 5 to 30 days. The lease term extends 12 months total with no renewal options included in this initial proposal template. All prospective offerors must maintain System for Award Management (SAM) registration, complete FAR 52.204-24 telecommunications equipment representations, and comply with representations and certifications requirements specific to federal leasing, including small business status certifications, Iran and Sudan sanctions compliance, and lobbying activity disclosures.