U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Hamilton, OH
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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 for the lease of Office and Related Space in Hamilton, Ohio. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties, either existing or new construction, to accommodate USDA operations for a long-term period. The required space ranges from 3,623 to 3,804 ABOA square feet and up to 4,348 RSF, with specific parking needs including accommodation for semi-trucks and livestock trailers. Expressions of Interest are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USDA requires a fully serviced lease for office and related space. Key requirements include:
- Space: 3,623-3,804 ABOA SF, up to 4,348 RSF, contiguous and on one floor (with elevator if above ground).
- Parking: 5 reserved government, 12 reserved visitor/customer (plus 1 pull-through for semi-trucks/trailers), and 12 non-reserved employee spaces (within 300 ft). The parking lot must accommodate dually trucks, 80,000-pound loaded semi-trucks, and 50,000-pound loaded livestock trailers, with a 40-50 foot turn-around radius.
- Building Type: Existing building or new construction.
- Location Compatibility: Space, location, and surrounding areas must be compatible with government use. Must not be in a 1-percent-annual chance flood plain/wetland unless no other practicable alternative. No living quarters within the building. Subleases are not acceptable.
- Standards: Must meet government requirements for fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), and sustainability.
Location Details
The required space is located within a delineated area in Hamilton, OH, bounded by:
- North: Augspurger Rd. to Woodsdale
- East: Liberty Fairfield Rd./Vinnedge Rd./Seward Rd.
- South: Symmes Rd.
- West: Pleasant Ave./127 This geographic scope is further detailed in the "Butler County Lease Boundary.pdf" document, which visually defines the area of interest.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Lease/Rental of Office Buildings (PSC: X1AA)
- Term: Full Term up to 20 years, Firm Term up to 10 years.
- Termination Rights: 120 days, in whole or in part.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Expressions of Interest Due: January 30, 2026
- Estimated Market Survey: February 19, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: August 30, 2027
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest must include:
- Building name, address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layout drawings (for existing buildings).
- Site/aerial plans, parcel numbers, ingress/egress (for new construction).
- Rentable (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA (ABOA) square feet.
- Date of space availability.
- Authorization letter from owner if offeror is not the owner.
- Amount/type of parking available.
- Photos or permission to photograph.
- Information on building systems, roof, foundation, floor plan, or recent inspection/appraisal (for existing buildings).
- Confirmation of ABAAS, Fire Protection & Life Safety, and NEPA compliance (for new construction/expansion). Entities should also be familiar with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.
Contact Information
Submit Expressions of Interest to NaJeema Randall, USDA Lease Contracting Officer, at najeema.randall@usda.gov.