U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Bedford, PA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center is seeking a leasehold interest in real property in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Under Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) 57-42009-26-FA, the agency requires between 2,609 and 2,739 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ABOA) square feet of general-purpose office space. This is a simplified acquisition for a fully serviced, turnkey lease that includes dedicated parking for government vehicles and visitors. The USDA plans to award the lease to the offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal that meets all RLP requirements and exhibits. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026. The government may award the lease without discussions. The solicitation includes technical agency requirements, mandatory pricing forms, and exhibits detailing specific needs for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), such as IT infrastructure, security measures, and facility signage. The solicitation package defines the technical, legal, and financial requirements for the proposed office space. This is a Simplified Acquisition of Leasehold Interests in Real Property. The government intends to award a fully serviced, turnkey lease to the offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. A two-step submission process is required, starting with a Price Submittal and followed by Due Diligence for qualifying offers. The USDA is seeking a lease for general-purpose office space in Bedford, Pennsylvania, to support the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission. The requirement is for a fully serviced, turnkey lease of approximately 2,609 to 2,739 ABOA square feet. The property must be i…