US Dept. of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Tiffin, 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) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the lease of office and related space in Tiffin, Ohio. This Sources Sought notice is for market research to identify potential lessors for a fully serviced lease. The required space is between 6,715 and 7,051 ABOA square feet, with a maximum of 8,887 RSF. Expressions of Interest are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Space & Requirements
The USDA requires contiguous office space within a specific delineated area in Tiffin, OH. A first-floor location is preferred due to a 12-foot minimum customer service counter. Key requirements include:
- Space Size: 6,715 - 7,051 ABOA SF (maximum 8,887 RSF).
- Parking: 6 reserved for Government Owned Vehicles (GOV), 28 reserved for visitors (including at least one pull-through for semi-trucks/trailers), and 28 non-reserved, totaling 62 spaces. Parking must accommodate dually trucks, semi-trucks, and trailers (including livestock trailers), with paved access for 80,000-pound loaded semi-trucks and 50,000-pound loaded livestock trailers.
- Infrastructure: Lessor shall supply, install, and maintain site preparation infrastructure for a Government-supplied Level 2 dual-port charging station.
- Compliance: Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), seismic, and sustainability standards. The offered space must not be in the 1-percent-annual chance flood plain.
- Lease Type: A fully serviced lease is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Term: Up to 20 years, with a 5-year firm term. Termination rights 120 days after the firm term.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Expressions of Interest Due: April 7, 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: March 2027
- Published: April 2, 2026
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest must include:
- Building name, address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layouts (with dimensions) for existing buildings.
- Site/aerial plans, parcel numbers, and proposed ingress/egress for new construction.
- Rentable (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet.
- Date of space availability.
- Owner authorization letter if the offeror is not the owner.
- Amount/type of on-site parking.
- Photos or permission to photograph the space/site.
- Information on building systems, roof, foundation, and floor plan, or a recent commercial inspection/appraisal for existing buildings.
- Confirmation of meeting ABAAS, Fire Protection & Life Safety, and NEPA (for new construction/expansion) requirements.
- Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications prohibitions. SAM.gov registration is recommended.
Contact Information
Submit Expressions of Interest to Heather Schmitt, Lease Contracting Officer, at Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov.