Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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The USDA APHIS is seeking a sole-source lease for a 2,532 sq. ft. storage facility in Brownsville, TX, to securely store supplies and equipment. The facility must include dedicated parking, secure access, and be well-maintained. The lease period is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration.
This is a presolicitation notice issued in accordance with FAR Overhaul subpart 5.101, Presolicitation. (1) Point of contact: Margaux Nenichka, Contracting Officer USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) 250 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Email: margaux.g.nenichka@usda.gov Telephonic inquires will not be honored. (2) Set-asides: N/A. USDA APHIS intends to award a sole-source purchase order as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. (3) Codes for services or supplies: PSC- X1GZ (lease/rental of other warehouse buildings); NAICS- 531190 (Lessors of Other Real Estate Property) (4) Description. (i) Storage Facility lease of 2,532 sq. ft. located in Brownsville, TX. The Brownsville Storage Facility serves as a secure location for storing supplies and equipment that support APHIS mission in Mexico, the Caribbean, and other international locations. The facility holds items such as computers, uniforms, testing supplies and equipment that cannot be shipped directly by vendors to overseas locations. It also serves as a temporary holding area for testing samples before they are forwarded to designated laboratories. Requirements: Must include at least one dedicated parking space for loading and unloading supplies and equipment The parking space should be near the storage area to facilitate easy movement of items. Must provide secure storage with proper locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. The facility must be well maintained and clean. Storage conditions must protect items from damage caused by environmental factors. Located within 10 miles of the international bridge and Department of State delivery location in Brownsville, TX Cost should include all utilities Storage facilities must include a bathroom within the space. Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026 (ii) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency. (iii) The intended source is BROWNSVILLE INVESTMENT GROUP NO 1 LP, Brownsville, TX. This location is already integrated into APHISs critical workflows. Relocating to another facility could result in significant delays in shipping, storage and delivery of mission-critical supplies, compromising the agencys operation Transition to a new provider could disrupt established processes, including the storage and transport of testing samples, preparation of international shipping documents and timely cross-border delivery of materials. By limiting competition under these circumstances, APHIS ensures continuity of operations, cost efficiency, and alignment with mission-critical requirements.
Storage Facility in Brownsville, TX is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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