SAM #57-21101-26-FA

USDA Office Space Lease Solicitation in Henderson, Kentucky

The USDA's Farm Production and Conservation Business Center is seeking to lease office space in Henderson, Kentucky for government operations. - Space Requirements: - Minimum 3,270 and maximum 3,443 ABOA (ANSI/BOMA Office Area) square feet - Maximum 4,133 rentable square feet - Space must be contiguous and preferably on the first floor - Parking and Accessibility: - Must provide parking for government vehicles, trailers, visitors, and employees - Pull-through parking for trucks with trailers is required - ADA accessibility is mandatory - Compliance and Standards: - Space must meet government fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards - Must not be located in a 1-percent-annual chance (100-year) flood plain - Must comply with Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA regarding telecommunications equipment - Space must be zoned for government office use; sub-leases are not accepted - Lease Terms: - 20-year lease term with a 5-year firm period - 120-day termination rights after the firm term - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a real property lease opportunity

Description

U.S. GOVERNMENT

Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to lease the following space:

Location Requirements

State: Kentucky City: Henderson Delineated Area: North: HWY 60, to HWY 414 then to Stratman Road to the Ohio River East:  I 69, to Audubon Parkway, to Airline Rd, to Adams Rd, to HWY   351, to Holloway Lane then to Rucker RD 1. South: Starting at the Henderson River Port to Industrial Drive, to HWY  136, to HWY 425 then to HWY 41. West: Ohio River

Space Requirements 

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 3270 Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 3443 Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF): 4133 Space Type: Office

Parking Requirements 

Reserved Government Vehicle Parking Spaces: 3 + 2 Trailers Reserved Visitor/Customer Parking Spaces: 11 Non-Reserved Employee Parking Spacing (located on-site or within 300 feet of premises): 11

Term Requirements 

Full Term: 20 Firm Term: 5 Termination Rights: 120

Additional Requirements:

Space must be contiguous First floor space is preferred as the USDA will be operating as a customer facing active service center. Second floor space must have at least two means of egress and an ADA accessible elevator. Sub-leases will be not accepted. Pull through parking for customer trucks with trailers. Drives, access roads, and parking lots must be able to accommodate trucks with trailers entering and leaving the site. This USDA office location provides Government services to the public. Space must be zoned for this type of office use. USDA is self-representing and does not need a broker; USDA does not pay finders fees or commissions.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.  A fully serviced lease is required.  Offered space shall not be in the 1 -percent-annual chance (formally 100-year). year flood plain.

Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).).  For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR-Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.

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Deadlines

Expressions of Interest Due: June 5th, 2026 Market Survey (Estimated): Mid-June 2026 Occupancy (Estimated): December 1st, 2027

Note:   Entities not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, are advised to start the registration process as soon as possible if intending to submit an offer for possible lease award.

Expressions of Interest shall include the following:

1.     If existing building, building name and address, and location of the available space within the Building, along with building site/ lot plans, interior layout drawings/pictures (with dimensions shown) reflecting the Space that is being offered.

2.     If new construction, site/aerial plans or building site/lot plans showing the location of the proposal land, along with the parcel number (if part of multiple parcels, all parcel numbers associated with the proposed land).  Adjacent streets showing proposed ingress/egress shall be shown on the plans.

3.     Rentable square feet (RSF) and ANSI/BOMA office area (ABOA) square feet to be offered.

4.     Date of space availability.

5.     If offeror is not the owner of the building, an authorization letter signed by owner to represent owner for property will be required. *

6.     Amount of/type of parking available on-site. 

7.    Photos of the space or site being submitted, or permission for Market Survey participants to photograph the space or site.

8.    For existing buildings, provide information on condition of building systems, roof, foundation, and current floor plan.  Alternatively, provide a copy of a recent commercial building inspection or appraisal.

9.    Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).

10.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Seismic Safety Standards, as applicable.

11.  Confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet Fire Protection & Life Safety Requirements.

12.  For new construction or properties requiring expansion of the footprint of the building, confirmation that offered space meets or will be made to meet National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 (NEPA) Requirements.

* As mentioned in #5 above, any submission received without written authorization to represent owner(s) will not be considered until such time the documentation has been received.  In cases where an agent is representing multiple entities, written acknowledgement/permission from each entity to represent multiple interest parties for the same submission must be submitted prior to the Expressions of Interest due date.

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Send Expressions of Interest to:

Name/Title: Heather Schmitt | Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address: Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov

Name/Title: Kenneth Boykins | Realty Specialist

Email Address: Kenneth.Boykins@usda.gov

Government Contact Information

Name/Title: Heather Schmitt | Lease Contracting Officer

Email Address: Heather.Schmitt@usda.gov

Phone Number: 724-482-5288

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