USDA seeking 1,700-2,382 ABOA SF, Scientific Support Space/Warehouse, in Bethel, 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 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking expressions of interest for a Presolicitation to lease 1,700-2,382 ABOA SF of Scientific Support Space/Warehouse in Bethel, Clermont County, Ohio. The space requires ground floor access with double doors and must meet government safety and sustainability standards. Expressions of Interest are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The USDA requires a Scientific Support Space/Warehouse within a specifically delineated area of Clermont County, Ohio. Key requirements include:
- Size: Minimum 1,700 ABOA SF, Maximum 2,382 ABOA SF.
- Type: Scientific Support Space/Warehouse.
- Parking: 2 surface parking spaces.
- Access: Ground floor with double door access to the outside.
- Compliance: Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards. A fully serviced lease is not required.
- Location: Must not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
- Telecommunications: Entities must be familiar with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications prohibitions.
Lease Details
- Full Term: Up to 20 years.
- Firm Term: Up to 5 years.
- Occupancy (Estimated): July 1, 2028.
Delineated Area
The required space must be located within the following boundaries in Clermont County, Ohio:
- Northern: Main St to Lila Av to US-50 to 276 to State Rte 32.
- Southern: Bethel New Richmond Rd to 232 to Swings Corner Point Isabell Rd to Bethel Hygiene Rd to 133 to Pizer Rd to Sodom Rd.
- Eastern: Clermont-Brown County Border.
- Western: Clermont-Hamilton County Border to Ohio River.
Bidders should review the
DA.docxdocument for precise geographical boundary details.
Submission Requirements & Contacts
- Expressions of Interest Due: June 4, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET.
- Submission Content: Must include address, square footage, and availability date of the offered space.
- Send to: Grace Connolly, Leasing Specialist, at
Grace.connolly@usda.gov. - Government Contacts:
- Lease Contracting Officer: Brenda Santelman
- Leasing Specialist: Grace Connolly
Additional Notes
This is a Presolicitation notice. Further details will be provided in a future Request for Lease Proposals (RLP).