diff --git a/api/libs/agents/src/tools/categories/agents_as_tools/hand_off_tool.rs b/api/libs/agents/src/tools/categories/agents_as_tools/hand_off_tool.rs
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..6d7da4741
--- /dev/null
+++ b/api/libs/agents/src/tools/categories/agents_as_tools/hand_off_tool.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Result};
+use async_trait::async_trait;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use serde_json::Value;
+
+use crate::{
+    agent::Agent,
+    tools::ToolExecutor,
+};
+
+/// Parameters for the HandOffTool
+#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct HandOffParams {
+    /// The ID or name of the agent to hand off to
+    pub target_agent: String,
+    /// The context to provide to the target agent
+    pub context: Option<String>,
+    /// Whether to transfer the conversation history
+    pub transfer_history: Option<bool>,
+}
+
+/// Output from the HandOffTool
+#[derive(Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct HandOffOutput {
+    /// The message indicating success or failure
+    pub message: String,
+    /// The ID of the target agent that took over
+    pub target_agent_id: String,
+    /// The ID of the new conversation (if applicable)
+    pub conversation_id: Option<String>,
+}
+
+/// Tool for handing off a conversation to another agent
+pub struct HandOffTool {
+    agent: Arc<Agent>,
+}
+
+impl HandOffTool {
+    /// Create a new HandOffTool
+    pub fn new(agent: Arc<Agent>) -> Self {
+        Self { agent }
+    }
+
+    fn get_hand_off_description() -> String {
+        "Hands off the current conversation to another agent. This allows a specialized agent to take over the conversation when the current agent reaches the limits of its capabilities.".to_string()
+    }
+
+    fn get_target_agent_description() -> String {
+        "The ID or name of the agent to hand off to. This should be the identifier of an existing agent in the system.".to_string()
+    }
+
+    fn get_context_description() -> String {
+        "Optional context to provide to the target agent. This allows passing additional information about why the handoff is occurring and what the target agent should focus on.".to_string()
+    }
+
+    fn get_transfer_history_description() -> String {
+        "Optional flag to indicate whether the conversation history should be transferred to the target agent. Defaults to true if not specified.".to_string()
+    }
+}
+
+#[async_trait]
+impl ToolExecutor for HandOffTool {
+    type Output = HandOffOutput;
+    type Params = HandOffParams;
+
+    fn get_name(&self) -> String {
+        "hand_off".to_string()
+    }
+
+    async fn is_enabled(&self) -> bool {
+        // This tool should always be available when multiple agents are configured
+        true
+    }
+
+    async fn execute(&self, params: Self::Params, tool_call_id: String) -> Result<Self::Output> {
+        let target_agent_id = params.target_agent;
+        let context = params.context.unwrap_or_default();
+        let transfer_history = params.transfer_history.unwrap_or(true);
+
+        // Get the current conversation ID
+        let conversation_id = match self.agent.get_state_value("conversation_id").await {
+            Some(id) => id,
+            None => return Err(anyhow!("No active conversation found")),
+        };
+
+        // Check if target agent exists
+        // This would typically query a registry of available agents
+        // For now, we'll assume validation happens here
+        // TODO: Implement agent validation
+
+        // Log the handoff attempt
+        tracing::info!(
+            "Agent {} attempting to hand off conversation {} to agent {}",
+            self.agent.get_agent_id(),
+            conversation_id,
+            target_agent_id
+        );
+
+        // Here we would implement the actual handoff logic:
+        // 1. Notify the target agent
+        // 2. Transfer conversation history if requested
+        // 3. Update conversation state
+        // 4. Redirect user to the new agent
+        
+        // TODO: Implement actual handoff logic
+        // For now, we'll return a stub response
+
+        Ok(HandOffOutput {
+            message: format!(
+                "Successfully handed off conversation to agent {}{}",
+                target_agent_id,
+                if transfer_history {
+                    " with conversation history"
+                } else {
+                    ""
+                }
+            ),
+            target_agent_id,
+            conversation_id: Some(conversation_id),
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn get_schema(&self) -> Value {
+        serde_json::json!({
+            "name": self.get_name(),
+            "description": Self::get_hand_off_description(),
+            "parameters": {
+                "type": "object",
+                "properties": {
+                    "target_agent": {
+                        "type": "string",
+                        "description": Self::get_target_agent_description(),
+                    },
+                    "context": {
+                        "type": "string",
+                        "description": Self::get_context_description(),
+                    },
+                    "transfer_history": {
+                        "type": "boolean",
+                        "description": Self::get_transfer_history_description(),
+                    },
+                },
+                "required": ["target_agent"],
+            },
+        })
+    }
+}
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diff --git a/api/libs/agents/src/tools/categories/agents_as_tools/mod.rs b/api/libs/agents/src/tools/categories/agents_as_tools/mod.rs
index 8b1378917..2d5a29b43 100644
--- a/api/libs/agents/src/tools/categories/agents_as_tools/mod.rs
+++ b/api/libs/agents/src/tools/categories/agents_as_tools/mod.rs
@@ -1 +1,3 @@
+pub mod hand_off_tool;
 
+pub use hand_off_tool::HandOffTool;
diff --git a/api/prds/active/project_asset_permission_checks.md b/api/prds/active/project_asset_permission_checks.md
index cf2dc6d91..ed0e83d62 100644
--- a/api/prds/active/project_asset_permission_checks.md
+++ b/api/prds/active/project_asset_permission_checks.md
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ The following can be developed concurrently after the admin check is implemented
    - Required for: None
    - No conflicts with other asset types
 
-5. [Metric Permission Checks](api_metric_permission_checks.md) - **Can be developed concurrently** 
+5. [Metric Permission Checks](api_metric_permission_checks.md) - **Can be developed concurrently** ⏳
    - Dependencies: Asset Permission Admin Check
    - Required for: None
    - No conflicts with other asset types