Request for helipad space

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a lease of a small parcel in Sierra Vista, AZ, to host a heli‑pad and an adjacent office building. The lease spans 20 years (firm term 10‑15 years) and must provide continuous access for firefighting operations, meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, and comply with Section 889 telecommunications restrictions. This is an early‑stage solicitation inviting expressions of interest. • Lease of approximately 0.57 acre for a heli‑pad plus a 4,953 sq ft office building. • 20‑year term with a 10‑15‑year firm commitment; 12 surface parking spaces required. • Property must satisfy fire‑safety, accessibility, seismic, sustainability standards, be outside a 1‑percent floodplain, and meet FAA heli‑pad zoning. • Must provide 24/7/365 access (especially March‑Oct) for firefighting response. • Expressions of interest due 22 Oct 2026; SAM registration required.