NRCS MS Area 2 Storage

Presolicitation Notice — Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price)

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Mississippi Area 2 Office

Action: Presolicitation Notice / Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price)

Summary:
NRCS Mississippi Area 2 Office anticipates a sole-source award to 471 Brandon Storage, LLC (1ST Stop Storage)  for ten (10) climate‑controlled storage units, to include units suitable for vehicle trailer storage. The storage facility must be within a 5‑mile radius of the temporary field office located at 345 Keyway Dr, Flowood, MS and must provide repetitive (recurring) employee access during normal business hours (and as operationally required). This presolicitation notice is issued in accordance with the FAR Overhaul publicizing requirements for presolicitation notices and related content, and it is not a request for quotations or proposals.

Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

Authority for Other Than Full and Open Competition: FAR 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures .

Place of Performance:
Within 5 miles of 345 Keyway Dr, Flowood, MS

Minimum Requirements (Salient Characteristics):

• Quantity: Ten (10) storage units.
• Use Cases: General storage plus units specifically capable of vehicle trailer storage (1-10X24X8, 3-10X20X8,2-10X15X8,1-10X25X8,2-10X20X8,1-10X10X8,).
• Environment: Climate‑controlled units suitable for sensitive equipment/materials.
• Access: Repetitive (recurring) access by NRCS personnel; secure access controls; hours consistent with mission needs.
• Proximity: Facility must be within a 5‑mile radius of 345 Keyway Dr, Flowood, MS.
• Safety/Security: Facility must meet standard commercial safety/security practices (e.g., lighting, security cameras, and gated access) and provide routine maintenance of units and common areas.

NAICS: 493110 — General Warehousing and Storage. (Industry comprises establishments operating merchandise warehousing/storage facilities; excludes self‑storage classified under NAICS 531130.)

PSC:  X1GZ – Lease/Rental of other Warehouse Buildings

Response Instructions (Market Research/Capability Statements):
This notice is for informational and market research purposes only.  Interested parties that believe they can meet all requirements within the stated radius may submit a capability statement that addresses each salient characteristic above. Capability statements must include: facility address; unit dimensions and proof of climate control; access hours and security features; confirmation of vehicle trailer accommodation; pricing structure for FFP; and evidence of availability by the required period.

• Due Date for Responses: March 10, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern).
• Submission Method: Email capability statements to the Contracting Office (POC listed below).
• File Format: PDF preferred; ≤10 MB.
• Subject Line: “Response to Presolicitation Notice — NRCS MS Area 2 Storage (RFQ 12FPC426Q0013)”

Important Notes (FAR Compliance):

• This notice does not constitute a solicitation; NRCS is not requesting proposals or quotes at this time. If a solicitation is issued, it will be posted separately to SAM.gov.

Point of Contact (POC):
Paige Appelt: paige.appelt@usda.gov ; and

Oksana Strekha: oksana.strekha@usda.gov
 

Set‑Aside/Small Business:
This acquisition set-aside is intended for small business concerns. Small business concerns are encouraged to submit capability statements to inform market research and support competition to the maximum extent practicable.

Disclaimer:
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes under FAR Part 5; it does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparation of responses to this notice.