U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Forest Hill, MD
ID: 57-24025-23-FAType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-MGMT SVS DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (X1AA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a61eebe5785a4fa686f5e58c7c2c3811/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to lease office and related space in Forest Hill, Maryland, through a formal solicitation process. The USDA requires a minimum of 4,948 usable square feet and a maximum of 5,195 usable square feet, with specific parking requirements and preferences for first-floor, contiguous space. This procurement is essential for the USDA's operations, ensuring compliance with government standards for fire safety, accessibility, and sustainability. Interested parties must submit their proposals by September 27, 2024, and should contact Lease Contracting Officer Heather Schmitt at heather.schmitt@usda.gov or 724-482-5288 for further details.

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    1e MD_ Forest Hill _Delineated Area FINAL.pdf
    The delineated area map for Forest Hill, MD outlines the boundaries of a specified geographic region crucial for governmental RFPs and funding initiatives. The northern boundary begins at the intersection of Route 24 and 165 and follows various roads including Rt. 165, Rt. 543, and ending at Rte. 136. The eastern boundary extends down Rte. 136, concluding at Rte. 22. To the south, the boundary follows Rte. 22 before returning north past Baltimore Pike. Finally, the western edge is marked by Route 24 and includes additional local routes leading to Route 165. This document serves to define specific limits for project proposals and grants potentially impacting this area, ensuring that applications and funding align with the designated geographic scope. The clear delineation of these boundaries is essential for understanding jurisdictional responsibilities, coordinating funding allocations, and facilitating necessary infrastructure or development projects in Forest Hill.
    3d MD Forest Hill RLP Amend 1.pdf
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation issued by the USDA FPAC Business Center regarding lease acquisitions. It confirms that all original terms and conditions remain unchanged, except for the extension of the proposal submission deadline to September 3, 2024, at 4:30 PM Eastern. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment in writing by the specified deadline; failure to do so may result in rejection of their proposals. The document also provides instructions on how to acknowledge the amendment and outlines the information needed from the offeror, including contact details of the contracting officer, Heather Schmitt. The essence of this amendment emphasizes compliance with submission protocols and extends the timeline for offerors to respond, thereby facilitating greater participation in the procurement process.
    3d MD Forest Hill RLP Amend 2.pdf
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation issued by the USDA FPAC Business Center regarding lease acquisitions. It primarily communicates that the deadline for proposal submissions has been extended until September 23, 2024, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The amendment outlines the acknowledgment process for offerors, mandating written confirmation of receipt by the specified deadline to avoid rejection of offers. It also provides details for contacting the Lease Contracting Officer, Heather Schmitt. The document emphasizes the importance of complying with the new deadline while maintaining the overall terms and conditions of the initial solicitation unchanged. The clear structure includes sections for the solicitation number, dates, contact information, and instructions for acknowledgment, reflecting typical practices in government RFP processes.
    3d MD Forest Hill RLP Amend 3.pdf
    The document serves as an amendment to a previously issued solicitation from the USDA FPAC Business Center. The primary purpose is to formally acknowledge changes to the original solicitation, specifically extending the deadline for proposal submissions to September 27, 2024, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The amendment outlines the process for offerors to acknowledge receipt, which must be done in writing to avoid rejection of bids. Key details include the solicitation number (57-24025-23-FA), original issue date (July 1, 2024), and amendment date (September 16, 2024). Additionally, it provides contact information for the Lease Contracting Officer, Heather Schmitt. Overall, this amendment aims to ensure transparency and orderly modifications within the competitive procurement process, critical for compliance with government contracting regulations.
    57-24025-23-FA RLP Package.zip
    MD Forest Hill Delineated Area Map REVISED 10052022.pdf
    MD Forest Hill Delineated Area Map REVISED 10052022.pdf
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