U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Lowville, NY

SOL #: 57-36049-26-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

Lowville, NY

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/b42c2f8058534eda870687f92a7a8b51/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 6, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 10, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 6, 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential lessors for office and related space in Lowville, New York. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties within a specifically delineated area to accommodate USDA operations. The required space ranges from 1,917 to 2,012 ABOA square feet (up to 2,300 RSF) for a 20-year full term with a 5-year firm term. Expressions of Interest are due by February 6, 2026, at 4 PM EST.

Scope of Requirements

The USDA requires a fully serviced lease for office space that includes:

Size: Minimum 1,917 ABOA sq ft, Maximum 2,012 ABOA sq ft (Maximum 2,300 RSF).
Parking: 1 reserved and 14 non-reserved spaces, with pull-through capabilities and paved access.
Location: Within the defined Lewis County Office Designated Area (DA), as detailed in the provided map and directional instructions. The space must not be within 300 feet of residential areas or in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain.
Environment: Professional office surroundings, compatible with government use, no living quarters within the building, and not adjacent to businesses selling alcoholic beverages, firearms, or operating as drug treatment/detention facilities.
Accessibility: First-floor space is preferred; if above ground level, at least one accessible elevator is required. Space must be contiguous and on one floor.
Access: Government access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Compliance: Must meet government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. Subleases are not acceptable.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Lease)
Term: 20 Years (Full Term), 5 Years (Firm Term)
Termination Rights: 120 Days
Set-Aside: None specified.
Expressions of Interest Due: February 6, 2026, 4 PM EST
Estimated Market Survey: February 20, 2026
Estimated Occupancy: August 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit Expressions of Interest including:

Building name, address, and location of available space (with site/lot plans, interior layouts).
For new construction, site/aerial plans with parcel numbers and ingress/egress.
Rentable (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square footage.
Date of space availability.
Owner authorization letter if the offeror is not the owner.
Amount and type of available on-site parking.
Photos of the space/site or permission for photography during market survey.
For existing buildings, information on building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan, or a recent commercial inspection/appraisal.

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