SAM #2026-07-AZ001

Lease of Secure Storage Space in Rio Rico / Nogales, Arizona

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to lease secure storage space in the Rio Rico / Nogales, Arizona area for operational needs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - Contracting office located at 134 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; opportunity open to commercial property owners - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of 2,300 to 2,500 square feet of first floor, contiguous, climate-controlled, secure storage space - 24/7 access required - Minimum 25 ft depth to accommodate trailers - Adequate truck access and ability to fit two trucks - Onsite restroom facilities - Compliance with fire safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards - Not located in a 100-year flood plain - Security camera system preferred - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only existing buildings are preferred unless new construction can meet occupancy requirements - Lease term is 5 years with a 1-year firm period and a 90-day termination notice after the first year - Location must be along the US Border area on I-19 from north Rio Rico to the US Border in Nogales, Arizona

Description

The U.S. Government is currently looking for a 2,300 – 2,500 sf storage space in a building in Rio Rico / Nogales, Arizona. The Government is considering alternative space if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, and non-productive agency downtime. Space must be located within the following delineated area: US Border area along I-19 from north Rio Rico to the US Border in Nogales, Arizona.

Lessor must remain active in SAM.gov during the lease (System for Award Management) and sign a government lease with applicable clauses. Units must have 24/7 access, first floor, contiguous space that meets Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, not in a 100-year flood plain, and sustainability standards.  Available turning radius for truck loading and unloading, Security camera system is preferred. Minimum 25 ft depth to fit trailer. Adequate access to back in trailer. Must fit two trucks. Priority is for climate controlled secure warehouse/evidence space with onsite private or public restroom.

The Government reserves the right to disregard as inadequate any responses to this notification that fail to include the property-specific information listed below as being mandatory submissions in responding to this notification.

Not all minimum requirements are reflected in this advertisement. (Codes)

Currently, the Government is only considering existing buildings. New construction options may be considered only if the building can meet the required delivery date for occupancy.

Expressions of Interest must be received in writing no later June 15, 2026 by 5:00 PM Central time (see FAR  5.203(b)), and should include the following information at a minimum:

Building Name and Address:

Location of space in the building and date of availability

Scaled floor plans (as-built) Identifying offered space.

Estimated Rental rate per ABOA and Rentable Square foot, fully serviced and inclusive of utilities and services for snow removal and trash pickup.

Information on building ownership and

Name, address, telephone number, and email address of Authorized contact.

Owners, brokers, or agents may offer space for consideration. Any properties submitted by brokers or agents mut be accompanied by written evidence that they are authorized by the ownership to exclusively represent the building offered. Any submission received without documentation of ownership and/or written authorization to represent the owner will not be considered until such time as the documentation has been received.

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under FAR

Full Term

Firm Term: The proposed term of the lease award will be a 5-year term.

Cancellation clause: 1-year firm with a 90-day termination notice allowed after the first year.

Primary Point of Contact

Name/Title Carlos Rosado Leasing Specialist Email Address: Carlos_Rosado@fws.gov

Name/Title Keshia Appkins.  / Lease Contract Specialist Email Address: keshia_appkins@fws.gov

Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement.

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