Project Information

Bid Title

Southern Research Station Forest Inventory and Analysis Headquarters Rental

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Aug 3, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 18, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

1240BE26Q0095

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

1240BE26Q0095

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Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FOREST SERVICE

Office

USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 3

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 03, 2026 01:17 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 18, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 19, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: X1AA - LEASE/RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDINGS
• NAICS Code:
  • 531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
• Place of Performance:
  Knoxville , TN 37920
  USA

Description

The U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program has a requirement for 11,200 square feet of rentable office and operational space located at the University of Tennessee (UT) Research Park at Cherokee Farm. The facility supports approximately 64 personnel, including staff from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Tennessee Division of Forestry, and University of Tennessee affiliates. The full-service rental space requires the following features designed to promote operational efficiency, interagency collaboration, and mission readiness:

Workspaces and Meeting Areas: 56 workstations and 8 private offices; multiple Microsoft Teams-enabled conference rooms; four collaboration rooms; and three phone booths, including a private lactation room.

Vehicle and Equipment Storage: Dedicated fleet vehicle parking and seasonal boat storage to support aquatic and field operations.

Field Support Amenities: Shower facilities for field crews.

Technology Infrastructure: Secure IT and network distribution systems.

Proximity Requirements: Located within 0.5 miles of the UT campus bus line and within 1 mile of the UT Institute of Agriculture, facilitating sustainability efforts, student collaboration, and integration of field and academic activities.

It is the Government’s intent to restriction competition. The maximum three-year rental contract is a short-term solution to address the Southern Research Station (SRS) Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program office immediate requirements while a long-term lease is established. This decision is supported by the following rationale:

• Continuity of Services: The facility ensures seamless continuity of operations and collaboration among key partners, including the University of Tennessee, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Tennessee Division of Forestry, and University of Tennessee affiliates. Restricting competition maintains established interagency relationships and mission-critical integration without disruption.


• Duplication of Costs: Utilizing the existing space at UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm avoids redundant expenses related to office build-out and tenant improvements that would be required at an alternative location.


• Relocation Expenses: Proceeding with this location minimizes costs associated with moving personnel, equipment, and operations, including fleet vehicles and storage needs.

The proposed contractor and current incumbent is:

University of Tennessee Research Foundation

505 Summer Place

UT TWR 961A

Knoxville, TN 37902

UEI: Q4CQW52P9LH8

All responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency to determine whether to conduct a full and open competition or proceed with restricted competition.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 1220 SW 3RD AVE
• Portland , OR 972042829
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Thomas Lucas Contracting Officer
• Thomas.Lucas@usda.gov
• Phone Number 4582450361

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 03, 2026 01:17 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC XLease or Rental of Facilities

• NAICS 531120Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)

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