USDA seeking 2,300-2,722 ABOA SF, Office/Warehouse/Scientific Support Space, in Cocoa, FL
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE.MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), needs to lease between 2,300 and 2,722 square feet of ABOA (Assignable Building Output Area) space in Cocoa, Florida. This space will serve as office, warehouse, and scientific support space for agency operations.
The lease falls under NAICS 531120, which covers Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (Except Miniwarehouses). This is a standard federal real estate acquisition where the government acts as a tenant seeking commercially available space that meets its operational requirements.
Scientific support space typically implies specialized needs such as temperature-controlled environments, enhanced electrical capacity, or specific ventilation systems to support laboratory or research-adjacent activities. Office and warehouse components suggest a mixed-use facility where administrative work coexists with storage of equipment, samples, or supplies.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), MRPBS Minneapolis MN |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 57-6395-25-006 |
| NAICS | 531120 |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026, 9:00 AM CT |
| Place of performance | Cocoa, FL |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside program specified, meaning all responsible sources may submit proposals regardless of business size or socio-economic status.
Both large and small businesses can compete. However, under NAICS 531120, the Small Business Administration size standard is typically based on average annual receipts—commonly $27.5 million for lessors of nonresidential buildings. If your business falls below this threshold, you qualify as small for this procurement.
You must have commercially available space in Cocoa, Florida, or be able to secure it before lease commencement. Property owners, property management companies, and commercial real estate brokers representing available properties are all eligible to participate.
How to put together a competitive bid
For federal lease solicitations, competitiveness depends on three pillars: location compliance, price, and responsiveness to technical requirements.
Verify your property fits. Confirm your available space falls within the 2,300–2,722 ABOA square foot range. ABOA measurements exclude common areas like lobbies and restrooms, so ensure your calculation method aligns with federal standards. The property must be in Cocoa, FL.
Understand the scoring system. Federal lease procurements typically use an Automated Advanced Acquisition Program (AAAP) or similar automated tool that evaluates offers on price and non-price factors. See the solicitation for the specific evaluation methodology.
Prepare required documentation. Typical lease proposals require: proof of ownership or authorization to lease, floor plans showing ABOA measurements, environmental documentation, building condition assessments, and financial capability statements. You may also need to demonstrate compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and provide evidence of adherence to historic preservation requirements if applicable.
Price strategically. Government leases often include structured annual escalations, tenant improvement allowances, and separate billing for utilities. Ensure your pricing covers all required cost elements while remaining competitive against other Cocoa-area commercial rates.
Address scientific support needs. Since the requirement explicitly includes scientific support space, highlight any existing laboratory-ready features, backup power, specialized HVAC, or other technical capabilities your property offers. These may differentiate your proposal in technical evaluation.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 57-6395-25-006 to understand complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. Note the firm deadline: November 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time. Late submissions are typically inadmissible in federal procurements. Consider visiting the property location and confirming all measurement standards before preparing your technical and price proposals.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →