How to bid on office/warehouse space for USDA APHIS in Bethel, OH

What the agency is buying

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is looking to lease office and warehouse space in Bethel, Ohio. They require between 11,256 and 11,849 square feet of space. This is a fully serviced lease.

The space must be located on the ground floor. The warehouse area needs a minimum ceiling height of 12 feet and a floor load capacity exceeding 100 pounds. The property should not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain. The USDA requires 50 parking spaces, all surface level. The lease term can be up to 20 years, with a firm term of up to 10 years.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 13, 2026. Offers are due by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The estimated occupancy date for the space is March 23, 2027.

It is important to submit your offer before the deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for property owners or lessors with existing or developable office and warehouse space in Bethel, Ohio. The property must be within the delineated area: Northern Boundary- US hwy 32, Southern Boundary- US hwy 52, Eastern Boundary- Clermont County Line, Western Boundary- state Route 132 to Ohio Pike to Route 132 to Haskell LN.

Firms with experience in providing commercial real estate leases to government agencies, particularly those familiar with federal fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards, will find this relevant. The requirement for a ground floor, specific ceiling height, and floor load capacity in the warehouse area means the property must meet these physical specifications.

How to respond

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Once you have reviewed the solicitation documents, prepare your offer according to the instructions provided. Submit your offer to the USDA by the specified deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all requirements outlined in the solicitation, including those for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability. Ensure your proposed space fully complies with all these standards. Highlight how your property meets or exceeds each specific requirement.

Pay close attention to the physical specifications for the warehouse area, including the 12-foot minimum ceiling height and the floor load capacity exceeding 100 pounds. Clearly demonstrate that your property meets these criteria. Also, confirm that your offered space is not in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.

Ensure your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). If not, begin the registration process immediately, as it can take time to complete. Familiarize yourself with the telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and address any relevant compliance in your offer.