Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space in Hillsboro, Oh

SOL #: 57-39071-26-FAPre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Farm Production And Conservation Business Center

FPAC BUS CNTR-MGMT SVS DIV

WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, United States

Place of Performance

Hillsboro, OH

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings (X1AA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0fc0d24076dc4f489f1408e776d1f313/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 15, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 19, 2026, 9:30 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking Expressions of Interest to lease 6,524-6,850 ABOA square feet of office and related space in Hillsboro, Ohio. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties for a 20-year full term lease with a 7-year firm term. Expressions of Interest are due by 4:30 PM EST on February 19, 2026.

Scope of Requirement

The USDA requires office space within a specifically delineated area in Hillsboro, OH, as detailed in the opportunity description and further illustrated by the "1a Oh Hillsboro DA map.pdf" document. The space must include 5 reserved government vehicle parking spaces and 45 reserved visitor/customer parking spaces. Key requirements include:

Space Type: Office and related space, contiguous on one floor, with first-floor preference or accessible elevator if above ground.
Parking: Paved, pull-through capabilities, unobstructed.
Location Restrictions: Not within 300 feet of residential areas, not adjacent to businesses selling alcoholic beverages/firearms, or drug treatment/detention facilities. No living quarters within the building. Must be in a professional office environment.
Environmental/Safety: Must meet fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), seismic, and sustainability standards. Not in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain. New construction/expansion must meet NEPA.
Lease Terms: Fully serviced lease, 24/7 government access, 120-day termination rights. Subleases are not acceptable.

Submission Requirements

Expressions of Interest must include:

Building name, address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layout drawings (with dimensions).
For new construction: site/aerial plans, parcel numbers, ingress/egress.
Rentable (RSF) and ABOA square footage.
Date of space availability.
Owner authorization letter if not the owner.
Amount/type of on-site parking.
Photos of space/site or permission for market survey photography.
For existing buildings: condition of systems, roof, foundation, current floor plan, or recent inspection/appraisal.
Confirmation of meeting ABAAS, Seismic Safety, and Fire Protection & Life Safety requirements.
For new construction/expansion: confirmation of meeting NEPA requirements.