Office space requested, John Day, OR

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R6-Pacific Northwest Region is seeking to lease office and warehouse space in John Day, Oregon through this pre-solicitation notice. The agency requires 16,910-18,450 square feet of office space and 1,540 square feet of warehouse space within the urban growth boundary of John Day and Canon City, along with 209 total reserved parking spaces. The leased facilities must include specialized features such as a 24/7 dispatch area, an IT room with uninterruptible power supply, a mailroom with separate HVAC system, and accommodate a 75-foot radio tower. All offered space must meet government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic requirements, and sustainability, and entities must review telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act. Interested parties must submit Expressions of Interest by July 24, 2025, with a market survey estimated for August 2025.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and no current contractors or incumbents are identified in the notice. The lease structure includes a 20-year full term with a 10-year firm term commitment, with estimated occupancy scheduled for March 2029. The total space requirement encompasses approximately 18,000-20,000 square feet when combining the office and warehouse components, representing a significant real estate commitment for the Forest Service's regional operations. The extended timeline from expression of interest through occupancy spans nearly four years, indicating the complexity and scale of this facility requirement. The primary government contacts are Leasing Specialist Debbie Yoo and Lease Contracting Officer Ed Budzinski for interested lessors.