U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Paris, Kentucky
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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), specifically the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, is seeking Expressions of Interest for a long-term lease of office and related space in Paris, Kentucky. This Presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties within the city limits to accommodate 3,237 to 3,399 ABOA square feet (up to 3,884 RSF). The lease is for a 20-year full term with a 5-year firm term. Expressions of Interest are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Space Requirements
The USDA requires a fully serviced lease for office space in Paris, KY, with specific features:
- Size: Minimum 3,237 ABOA sq. ft., Maximum 3,399 ABOA sq. ft. (up to 3,884 RSF).
- Parking: 6 reserved, 8 non-reserved, plus 2 oversized pull-through spots for farm trucks. Parking lot must be paved and have pull-through capabilities, unobstructed.
- Location: Within Paris, KY city limits, not within 300 feet of residential areas, and not in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain. Must be in a professional office environment, compatible with government use.
- Building Type: No living quarters within the building. Not adjacent to businesses selling alcohol/firearms or drug treatment/detention facilities. Subleases are not acceptable.
- Access: 24/7 government access.
- Layout: First-floor space preferred; if above ground, at least one accessible elevator is required. Space must be contiguous on one floor.
- Standards: Must meet government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability.
- Telecommunications: Entities must comply with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications prohibitions.
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest must include:
- For existing buildings: Name, address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions), condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan (or recent inspection/appraisal).
- For new construction: Site/aerial plans showing proposed land, parcel numbers, and adjacent streets with ingress/egress.
- Rentable (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet offered.
- 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 and permission for market survey participants to photograph.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Lease Term: 20 Years (Full), 5 Years (Firm)
- Termination Rights: 120 Days (Full or in Part)
- Expressions of Interest Due: February 12, 2026, 21:30 UTC
- Estimated Market Survey: February 26, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: December 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Additional Notes
The provided map of Paris, KY city limits offers geographical context for the opportunity, including local infrastructure and amenities. Entities not registered in SAM.gov are advised to begin the registration process promptly.