Short-Term Office Rental for the Long Cane Ranger District in Edgefield, South Carolina

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Services (FS), Long Cane Ranger District, is seeking a short-term office rental in Edgefield, South Carolina, for approximately 40 employees. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is set aside for small business concerns, with a North American Industry Classification Standard Code of 531120. The rental period is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Quotes are due by March 24, 2026, at 11 AM Eastern Time, with questions due by March 13, 2026. The evaluation criteria prioritize Technical Specifications & Approach (50%), followed by Past Performance (30%), and then Cost/Price (20%). Vendors must be registered with SAM.gov and their quotes must include the physical address, square footage, layout, pictures, and verification of space availability. Invoicing will be done through the Treasury Department’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation includes various FAR and AGAR clauses, notably those related to anti-discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance.

The US Forest Service (USFS) Long Cane District Office requires a short-term rental of office space in Edgefield, SC, for approximately 40 employees. This temporary arrangement is necessary because the permanent facility lease has been delayed. The requested facility must be within a 10-mile radius of 310 Buncombe St, Edgefield, SC, be at least 6,000 square feet, and include specific amenities such as private offices, an open cubicle area, a conference room, kitchen, and printer room. The supplier must also provide all utilities, internet, refuse services, grounds maintenance, and bi-weekly custodial services, with all costs included in the rental fee. Maintenance and repairs, including emergency, urgent, and routine, are the supplier's responsibility. The rental period will be one year from the occupation date, with the government providing office furnishings. Key deliverables include facility access information, maintenance schedules, and supplier contact information. The supplier is responsible for all travel costs and ensuring security requirements are met.

The “Relative Experience/Past Performance Questionnaire” (Attachment 3 to solicitation 12444126Q0017) is a crucial document for contractors bidding on the Short-term Office Rental for the Long Cane Ranger District. It collects comprehensive information to assess a contractor's experience and capability. Key sections include company details, years of experience as a prime and subcontractor, and a detailed list of relevant projects completed within the last three years. Contractors must provide contract numbers, award amounts, client information, contact details, and thorough descriptions of work performed. The questionnaire also inquires about past failures to complete work or performance bond issues. Furthermore, it requires information on the experience of principal individuals, credit references, and banking contacts for responsibility determination. This document ensures the government can verify a contractor's qualifications and past performance effectively.