U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Hamilton, OH
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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) for the lease of office and related space in Hamilton, Ohio. This presolicitation aims to identify potential lessors for a fully serviced lease, with specific requirements for space, parking, and building standards. Expressions of Interest are due by January 29, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The USDA requires 3,623 to 3,804 ABOA square feet (up to 4,348 RSF) of contiguous office space, preferably on one floor, with an accessible elevator if above ground level. The lease term is up to 20 years full term and up to 10 years firm term, with 120-day termination rights.
Geographic Delineation
The required space must be located within a specific delineated area in Hamilton, OH, defined by:
- North: Augspurger Rd. to Woodsdale
- East: Liberty Fairfield Rd./Vinnedge Rd./Seward Rd.
- South: Symmes Rd.
- West: Pleasant Ave./127
Key Requirements
- Parking: 5 reserved government, 12 reserved visitor/customer (plus 1 pull-through for semi-trucks/trailers), and 12 non-reserved employee parking spaces. The parking lot must accommodate dually trucks, semi-trucks, and trailers (including livestock trailers up to 50,000 lbs and semi-trucks up to 80,000 lbs), with a 40-50 foot turn radius and paved road access.
- Building: Space can be in an existing building or new construction. It must not be in a 1-percent-annual chance flood plain/wetland (unless no other alternative), and no living quarters are permitted within the building. Subleases are not acceptable.
- Standards: Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), and sustainability standards. New construction or expansions require NEPA confirmation.
Submission Requirements (Expressions of Interest)
Entities must submit the following by the due date:
- Building name, address, and location of space (for existing) or site/aerial plans (for new construction).
- RSF and ABOA square feet offered.
- Date of space availability.
- Owner authorization letter if the offeror is not the owner.
- Amount and type of parking available.
- Photos of the space/site or permission for market survey participants to photograph.
- Information on building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan (for existing buildings).
- Confirmation of meeting ABAAS, Fire Protection & Life Safety, and NEPA (if applicable) requirements.
Timeline
- Expressions of Interest Due: January 29, 2026
- Market Survey (Estimated): February 19, 2026
- Occupancy (Estimated): August 30, 2027
Additional Notes
Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA. SAM registration is recommended for potential offerors.
Contact Information
NaJeema Randall, USDA Lease Contracting Officer, at najeema.randall@usda.gov.