United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Seeks General Office Space for Lease in Valdosta, Georgia

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Farm Production and Conservation division, is seeking to lease approximately 4,288 to 4,503 square feet of general office space in Valdosta, Georgia. The solicitation requires a fully serviced lease with specific requirements including reserved parking spaces, pull-through parking capabilities, and infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations. The lease will be for a full term of 10 years with a firm term of 3 years, and includes termination rights with 120 days notice. Offers are due by March 14, 2025, with an estimated occupancy date of May 1, 2025. The government will evaluate offers using a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, considering the present value price over the entire lease term. Potential lessors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with telecommunications prohibitions outlined in the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to all qualified lessors in the Valdosta city limits. The space must meet specific government requirements, including fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards, with a mandatory Energy Star certification. The leased space will accommodate 13 USDA personnel across Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA) divisions. The total parking requirement is 25 spaces, including 2 reserved for government vehicles and 23 for customers and employees. Physical security requirements are extensive, including a hardened customer service counter, entrance door chime, duress buttons, and intrusion detection systems. The space must include specific room configurations such as private offices, open workstations, conference rooms, and secure storage areas. The property cannot be located in a 1-percent-annual chance flood plain, and must provide all necessary tenant improvements and infrastructure.