U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks to Lease Office and Related Space in Delaware, 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 to lease office and related space in Delaware, OH. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify suitable properties for a long-term lease, with responses due by May 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM (EDT).
Scope of Work
The USDA requires a minimum of 4,220 ABOA SF and a maximum of 4,431 ABOA SF, with a maximum of 5,064 Rentable Square Feet. The space must be located within a specifically delineated area in Delaware, OH, as detailed in the attached map and description.
Required parking includes 6 reserved for Government vehicles, 25 reserved for visitors (one accommodating large vehicles), and 20 unreserved for employees. Parking must be on-site or within 1/4 walkable mile and allow pull-through capabilities.
The offered space must be compatible with government use, free of living quarters, and not near establishments selling alcoholic beverages, firearms, or related to drug treatment/detention facilities. A fully serviced lease is required, including janitorial services and utilities. The space must meet fire safety, accessibility (ABAAS), seismic, and sustainability standards, and not be in a 1% annual chance flood plain.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Lease)
- Term: Up to 20 years (240 months) full term, with a 5-year (60 months) firm term. The Government retains 120-day termination rights.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Expressions of Interest Due: May 22, 2026, 2:30 PM (EDT)
- Market Survey: Tentatively scheduled for the week of Memorial Day.
- Estimated Occupancy: Early 2027.
- Published Date: April 27, 2026.
Required Submissions
Respondents must provide:
- Building owner and offeror contact information (with authorization letter if not owner).
- Building name, address, location of space, site/lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (for existing buildings).
- Site/aerial plans, parcel numbers, ingress/egress for new construction.
- Offered Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet.
- Space availability date and parking details.
- Photos or permission for market survey participants to photograph.
- Information on building systems, roof, foundation, and floor plan (for existing), or a recent commercial inspection/appraisal.
- Confirmation of meeting Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), Seismic Safety Standards, Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements, and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Requirements (for new construction/expansion).
Additional Notes
SAM.gov registration is required for any future solicitation responses. The "Delaware Revised Delineated Area Map.pdf" attachment provides crucial details on the required geographic boundaries.