Request for helipad space - amendment

The USDA Forest Service is seeking an expression of interest to lease a combined parcel of land and office space to support fire‑fighting operations near Sierra Vista, Arizona. The lease would provide a 0.57‑acre site suitable for a helipad (must meet FAA zoning and safety standards) and an adjacent office building of approximately 4,600‑5,000 sq ft. The lease term is a straight 20‑year duration with a firm sub‑term of 10‑15 years; there are no option periods. The lessee must ensure 24 × 7 × 365 access for firefighting response, compliance with federal building, fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards, and must not be located in a 1‑percent‑annual‑chance floodplain. Additionally, prospective lessees must review and comply with Section 889 of the FY 19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment. • 0.57 acre helipad site (FAA‑approved) plus 4,593‑4,953 sq ft office space. • 20‑year lease (firm term 10‑15 years), no options, with full‑time fire‑service access requirements. • Must meet extensive federal safety, accessibility, seismic, sustainability, and Section 889 telecommunications restrictions. • Expressions of interest due 22 Oct 2026; primary contact is Ed Budzinski (USDA Forest Service).