USDA Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Berrien Springs, MI
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
FPAC BUS CNTR-MGMT SVS DIV
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
57-26021-26-FA
NAICS
531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
Classification Code
X1AA
Additional Details
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC BUS CNTR-MGMT SVS DIV), has issued a presolicitation notice seeking to lease general-purpose office and related space in Berrien Springs, Michigan. This procurement is intended to secure a modern, professional environment to support USDA operations and its partners, with a focus on accessibility, safety, and operational efficiency.
**Purpose and Scope**
The USDA aims to lease between 3,836 and 4,028 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet, not to exceed 4,412 rentable square feet (RSF), for a term of fifteen (15) years, including a firm term of ten (10) years. The space will be used for general office functions and related activities, potentially including workspace for non-USDA partners through agreements with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The lease will be fully serviced, ensuring that all operational needs are met without additional burden on the tenant.
**Location and Delineated Area**
The desired location is within Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan. The delineated area is specifically bounded by East Hinchman Road to MI-139 to MI-31 (north to St. Joseph’s River), St. Joseph’s River (east and south), MI-31 to East Shawnee Road to Garr Road (south), and Garr Road (west). A detailed map is referenced in the solicitation.
**Key Requirements and Deliverables**
- **Space Configuration:** Preference is given to contiguous, first-floor space in a professional office environment. If above ground level, at least one accessible elevator is required.
- **Parking:** The site must provide:
- Five (5) reserved on-site parking spaces for government vehicles within 300 feet of the entrance.
- Fifteen (15) reserved on-site parking spaces for USDA producers/visitors, including one (1) pull-through space for farm-type vehicles, also within 300 feet.
- Fifteen (15) non-reserved (public) parking spaces for employees, on-site or within a quarter-mile walk (1,320 feet).
- The parking lot must support pull-through access and not be obstructed by adjacent buildings or tenants.
- **Tenant Improvements:** Turnkey tenant improvements are required, ensuring the space is delivered ready for immediate occupancy and use.
- **Building Standards:** The offered space must comply with all federal requirements for fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), seismic safety, and sustainability. It must not be located within a 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly the 500-year floodplain).
- **Site Restrictions:** The space must not be within 300 feet of residential areas, contain living quarters, or be adjacent to businesses primarily engaged in the sale of alcohol, firearms, or related to drug treatment or detention facilities. Subleases are not acceptable.
- **Access:** The government requires 24/7 access to the premises, with normal operating hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
**Procurement Process and Submission Requirements**
This is a presolicitation notice, and interested parties are invited to submit Expressions of Interest by 4:30 PM Eastern on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Submissions must reference project number 57-26021-26-FA and include detailed property information, photographs, site plans, and confirmation of compliance with all stated requirements. Brokers must provide written authorization from property owners to submit on their behalf. For existing buildings, a completed Lease Market Survey Form (MS-299) and relevant building documentation are required. For new construction, a Land Market Survey form and site plans must be submitted. All submissions must confirm the ability to meet federal standards for accessibility, seismic safety, fire protection, and, where applicable, NEPA requirements.
**Contracting Entity and Contact Information**
- **Contracting Entity:** FPAC BUS CNTR-MGMT SVS DIV, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Production and Conservation Business Center
- **NAICS Code:** 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, except Miniwarehouses)
- **Product Service Code:** X1AA
- **Set-Aside:** None (open to all qualified offerors)
- **Primary Contact:** Shannon Schoening, Lease Contracting Officer
- **Email:** [email protected]
**Special Considerations**
Offerors must ensure compliance with Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) regarding telecommunications equipment, as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). More information is available at https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.
**Summary**
This opportunity represents a long-term lease for high-quality, accessible office space in Berrien Springs, MI, with robust requirements for parking, safety, and operational readiness. The USDA seeks a professional environment that supports its mission and partners, with a preference for turnkey solutions and first-floor, contiguous space. Interested parties should carefully review all requirements and submit comprehensive Expressions of Interest by the stated deadline to be considered for this federal leasing opportunity.
For full details and submission instructions, refer to the official notice at: https://sam.gov/opp/fdaeb765751048f29cbc115a09d38420/view