U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Owensville, OH
Overview
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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), specifically the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, is seeking Expressions of Interest for the lease of office and related space in Owensville, Clermont County, Ohio. This presolicitation aims to identify suitable properties for a long-term lease. Expressions of Interest are due by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The USDA requires between 2,233 and 2,345 ABOA square feet (up to 2,680 RSF) of office space. The lease will have a full term of 20 years and a firm term of 5 years. Required parking includes 3 reserved and 12 non-reserved spaces, with the parking lot needing pull-through capabilities and paving.
Location & Site Specifics
The required space must be located within a delineated area in Owensville, OH, with specific boundaries defined by various roads and highways (detailed in the description and the "1e OH Owensville DA Map 2026.pdf" document). Key site requirements include:
- Not within 300 feet of residential areas.
- Professional office environments or surroundings, favoring modern design or tasteful rehabilitation.
- No living quarters within the building.
- Not adjacent to businesses primarily selling alcoholic beverages, firearms, or related to drug treatment/detention facilities.
- Subleases are not acceptable.
- First-floor space is preferred; if above ground, at least one accessible elevator is required.
- 24/7 access for the Government.
- Must meet fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards.
- Must be a fully serviced lease.
- Not located in the 0.2-percent-annual chance floodplain.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings - X1AA)
- Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Lease Term: 20 years (Full), 5 years (Firm)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Expressions of Interest Due: March 4, 2026, by 9:30 PM ET
- Estimated Market Survey/Building Tour: March 29, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: September 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest must include:
- Building name, address, and location of space (for existing buildings), with site/lot plans and interior layout drawings.
- Site/aerial plans for new construction, showing parcel numbers and 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 on-site parking.
- Photos of the space/site or permission for market survey participants to photograph.
- For existing buildings, information on building systems, roof, foundation, current floor plan, or a recent commercial inspection/appraisal.
Contact Information
For submissions and inquiries, contact Antonio Rodriguez, Lease Contracting Officer, at antonio.rodriguez@usda.gov. Entities not registered in SAM.gov are advised to begin registration if intending to submit an offer.