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FY27 New Replacement lease - Miami Vet Center 4,345 to 5,250 ABOA SF
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Expressions of Interest for a new 20-year lease of clinical outpatient space in Miami, Florida, specifically for a Vet Center serving veterans. The required space must fall within a defined geographic area bounded by the NW FL Turnpike, Route 934, E25th Street, NW 12th Avenue, Route 1, and Route 976, with exact dimensions of 4,345 to 5,250 square feet in ABOA and 5,613 to 5,866 square feet in RSF. The property must accommodate 20 parking spaces and be located outside the 100-year floodplain. The space must be configured as a fully serviced, secure outpatient facility designed for confidential counseling, group therapy, and administrative functions, adhering to VA and GSA lease standards. Critical requirements include STC 45-rated construction for sound privacy, Facility Security Level II systems encompassing CCTV, intrusion detection, electronic access control with fob or PIN entry, duress alarms, and a standalone IP-based video surveillance system with 30-day recording retention. The lessor must provide and maintain all utilities, janitorial services, guest Wi-Fi, basic cable TV in designated areas, and ongoing upkeep of all security and telecommunications infrastructure, including CAT 6A cabling and a dedicated telecommunications enclosure in compliance with GSA and VA standards. The lease includes a firm term of five years with the potential for renewal up to 20 years total. Responses must include detailed floor plans, site layouts, cost breakdowns by ABOA and RSF, confirmation of ability to meet all technical and security standards, ownership verification, and proof of authorization to lease the space. Submissions are limited to 12 single-spaced pages and must be received via email by June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The government will evaluate submissions based on the respondent’s ability to meet requirements, anticipated tenant improvement costs, and overall best value, with award anticipated around November 30, 2026. This solicitation is a sources-sought notice for market research only and does not obligate the government to award a lease. No set-asides apply, and no formal FAR clauses or Section I contract provisions are included, though compliance with VA-specific design, security, and operational standards is mandatory.
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Place of Performance
Miami, FL, 33126, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Expressions of Interest Sought for Space Availability
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from owners, landlords, and representatives of available space meeting the following general requirements:
State: Florida
City: Miami (See description below and Delineated Area Map attached)
Delineated Area: North: NW FL Turnpike and 934 continuing on 934 and E25th St. to NW 12th Ave, South on NW 12th Ave to Rt. 1 and 976. West on 976 heading East to the FL Turnpike.
Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 4,345
Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 5,250
Minimum Sq. Ft. (RSF): 5,613
Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF): 5,866
Space Type: Clinical Outpatient - Vet Center
Parking Spaces: 20
Full Term: 20 years
Firm Term: 5 years
Vet Center Agency‑Specific Requirements (Summary)
Vet Centers require fully serviced, clinically appropriate outpatient space designed to support confidential counseling, group therapy, and staff operations in a secure, acoustically controlled environment. Space must meet VA and GSA lease standards and provide enhanced privacy (STC‑rated construction), robust telecommunications infrastructure, controlled public access, and Facility Security Level (FSL) II security systems including CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, and duress alarms. Lessor‑provided services include utilities, janitorial, maintenance of finishes and systems, guest Wi‑Fi, basic cable TV in designated areas, and ongoing monitoring/upkeep of physical security systems. The complete Statement of Work (SOW) will be provided as an attachment.
Purpose & Disclaimer
This Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, invitation for bids, request for quotations, or request for proposals. Responses will be treated as informational only and may be used to help the Government determine acquisition strategy, delineated area adjustments, and performance requirements.
Respondents are encouraged to submit information even if their property does not currently meet all preferred features, provided they can describe a reasonable plan for achieving compliance.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties shall submit Expressions of Interest electronically to the point of contact listed above no later than June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Submissions should not exceed 12 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point font, and must include at minimum:
• Building name, address, and location of available space within the building
• Rentable Square Feet (RSF) available and expected fully serviced rental rate per RSF, with separate breakout of operating expenses and real estate taxes
• ABOA and RSF measurements with corresponding floor plans (including column spacing)
• Date of space availability
• Site plan, parking layout, and floor plan(s)
• Shell, operating, and real estate cost components broken down by USF (ABOA) and RSF
• List of any existing or planned building improvements relevant to federal/clinical occupancy
• Confirmation of ability to meet security, access, telecommunications, and FSL II requirements
• Building ownership information and authorization to offer the space
• On‑site parking quantity and cost; indicate whether quoted rent includes parking
• List of building services provided under a fully serviced lease
• Name, address, phone number, and email of authorized representative
The Government intends to evaluate EOIs based on capability to meet requirements, anticipated tenant improvement costs, and overall best value. Award of a subsequent lease (if pursued) is anticipated on or about November 30, 2026.
Additional Notes to Industry
• New or existing buildings will be considered. If existing, buildings must be capable of meeting VA Vet Center configuration, privacy, and security requirements.
• Space must be outside the 100‑year floodplain.
• The Government may conduct a market survey of offered properties.
• The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.
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