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SAM Modification #3 (03/04/2024)

The SAM advertisement dated 09/25/2023, and modified in modification no. 1 dated 11/27/2023 and modification number 2 dated 01/31/2024, is hereby modified to clarify the following aspects of the advertisement: space type, parking, additional requirements, Expressions of Interest Due, Market Survey (estimated), send expressions of interest to Lease Contracting Officer, Government Contact Information

Space Type: General-purpose office and related space

Government Official Vehicle (GOV) Surface/Outside Reserved Parking Spaces: One (1) on-site reserved parking space for GOVs. These parking spaces shall be designated for USDA/Government-Use Only.

Producer/ Visitor Surface/ Outside Reserved Parking Spaces: Twelve (12) on-site reserved parking spaces for USDA producers/ visitors

• The parking lot shall have pull-through capabilities and now shall not be obstructed by adjacent building and/or tenant usage.


• Two (2) of these producer/visitor surface/outside parking spaces should be large enough to accommodate oversized farm-type vehicles with trailers. These spaces should be in addition to pull-through parking requirements.


• Parking shall be on-site.

Employee Surface/ Outside Non-Reserved Parking Spaces: Fifteen (15) non-reserved public parking spaces for USDA employees. Public parking shall either be on-site or within a walkable ¼-mile (1,320 feet) of the employee entrance of the building.

Additional Requirements:

• Square feet may reflect non-USDA partners where NRCS provides workspace to partners through agreement.


• The parking lot shall have pull-through capabilities and shall not be obstructed by adjacent building and/or tenant usage.


• The space offered, its location and its surrounding areas must be compatible with the Government’s intended use.


• The space offered shall be in a professional office environments or surroundings with a prevalence for modern design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in modern use.


• The space offered will not be considered where any living quarters are located within the building.


• Space shall not be adjacent to a tenant or business whose primary operation is the sale of alcoholic beverages, where firearms are sold and/or discharged, or where tenants related to drug treatment or detention facilities are located.


• Subleases are not acceptable.


• First floor space is preferred. Office space must be contiguous, on one floor. If space offered is above the ground level, then at least one (1) accessible elevator will be required.


• The Government will have access to the Space 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays).

Expressions of Interest Due: 4:30 PM Eastern, Thursday, March 7, 2024

Market Survey (Estimated): TBD

Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title: E. Shawn Hayes – Realty Specialist

Email Address: Eulando.hayes@usda.gov

Name/ Title: Shannon Schoening – Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address: shannon.schoening@usda.gov

Government Contact Information:

Name/Title: E. Shawn Hayes – Realty Specialist

Email Address: Eulando.hayes@usda.gov

Name/ Title: Shannon Schoening – Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address: shannon.schoening@usda.gov

All other aspects of the SAM advertisement dated 09/25/2023, and modified on 11/27/2023 and 01/31/2024 remain unchanged from its previous posting.

U.S. GOVERNMENT

Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space:

Solicitation Number

57-24031-23-FA

City, State

Derwood, MD

Area Of Consideration

North: Beginning at Montgomery Village Ave (State Rd 124), Midcounty Hwy (St Rd 124), Woodfield Rd (St Rd 124), Fieldrest Rd (St Rd 124), Olney Laytonsville Rd (St Rd 108).

East: Georgia Ave (St Rd 97)

South: Norbeck Rd (St Rd 28), First St, Veirs Mill Rd, E. Jefferson St. (St Rd. 28)

West: Interstate Hwy 270 (Dwight D. Eisenhower Hwy)

Space Type(s)

Office

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA)

3,668

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA)

3,851

Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF)

4,402

Reserved Parking Spaces for Government Vehicles

1

Reserved Parking Spaces for Visitors

12

Unreserved Parking Spaces for Employees

15 at no additional cost to govt. Within 1/4th mile

Initial Full Term

10 years (120 months)

Initial Firm Term

5 years (60 months)

Termination Rights

120 days in whole or in part

Option Term

N/A

Additional Requirements

Pull-thru Vehicle Parking required for 2 vehicles.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the [100/500]1-percent-annual chance (formally 100-year) year flood plain.

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

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Expressions of Interest Due:

2/5/2024 by 4:30 pm ET

Market Survey (Estimated):

TBD

Occupancy (Estimated):

4/9/2025

Note: Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award.

Expressions of Interest shall include the following:

1. If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered.

2. If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land). Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans.

3. Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered.

4. Date of space availability.

5. If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. *

6. Amount of/type of parking available on-site.

7. Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site.

8. For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan. Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal.

9. Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).

10. Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements.

* As mentioned in #5 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received. In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date.

Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title:

E. Shawn Hayes – Realty Specialist

Email Address:

eulando.hayes@usda.gov

Name/Title:

Iris Bates – Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address:

Iris.Bates@usda.gov

Government Contact Information

Name/Title:

E. Shawn Hayes – Realty Specialist

Email Address:

eulando.hayes@usda.gov

Name/Title:

Iris Bates – Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address:

Iris.Bates@usda.gov

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