Helena MT, VC looking for 3,800 RSF of Medical/Office space

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a lease for approximately 3,800 rentable square feet of office and medical space in Helena, Montana, to establish a Vet Center, with a maximum allowable size of 4,026 square feet. The solicitation, numbered 36C24W26R0042, was posted on May 12, 2026, with proposals due by May 25, 2026, and is managed by the RPO West office located in McClellan, California. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 53119 and carries no set-aside requirements, though it includes standard federal clauses related to small business utilization and subcontracting, particularly FAR 52.219-9 and FAR 52.219-16, which apply due to the anticipated contract value exceeding $750,000. The contract is not structured as a traditional purchase of goods or services but as a facility lease, with evaluation based on a best value tradeoff approach that prioritizes technical merit—including facility layout, site accessibility, emergency access, parking, pedestrian safety, and proximity to critical amenities—over price, with technical factors significantly outweighing cost considerations. The lessee must deliver a fully constructed, code-compliant space ready for occupancy, with final acceptance contingent upon issuance of a valid Certificate of Occupancy from local authorities. The space must comply with a range of standards including ADA accessibility requirements, NFPA 110 and 111 for emergency power, ASME A17.1 for elevators, and ASCE/SEI 41 for seismic retrofits, with inspections conducted on-site by the Government. Contractual obligations incorporate numerous GSAR and FAR clauses governing lessor-tenant relationships, including subordination, non-disturbance, assignment, substitution of tenant agency, and inspection rights. Contractor personnel must possess Personal Identity Verification credentials, and key individuals must hold relevant licenses in architecture, engineering, and low-voltage systems, with experience on prior VA projects required. Cybersecurity measures are mandated, including compliance with FAR 52.204-21 and restrictions on telecommunications equipment under Section 889 of the NDAA. Submission of proposals must include completed GSA Form 1364, architectural plans in DWG format with proper layering for square footage calculation, and signed documentation in PDF, with submissions accepted via email to