Lease of Space in Sussex County, DE for a CBOC Annex 7,533 RSF / 6,696 ABOA

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a lease for a 7,533 RSF / 6,696 ABOA outpatient clinic annex in Sussex County, Delaware, to be operated by the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The lease, identified as 36C24426L0001 under GSA Form L100, will span 10 years with a firm five-year term and a soft five-year term, commencing on or about October 1, 2026, or upon Government acceptance of the space, whichever occurs sooner. The Lessor is responsible for providing a fully constructed facility meeting strict VA design specifications, including six Primary Care Exam Rooms, administrative and support spaces, patient restrooms, and fully integrated infrastructure such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, data, Wi-Fi, security, and fire protection systems. All tenant improvements must be completed within 90 days of award and conform to NFPA codes, VA Technical Information Library standards, and Facility Security Level II requirements, including a video surveillance system covering entrances, parking, and lobbies. Security, energy, environmental, and life safety standards must be fully compliant, and the Lessor must coordinate the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy aligned with furniture installation. The contract includes a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation and GSAR clauses applicable to lease transactions over specific thresholds, including anti-kickback procedures, drug-free workplace requirements, employment reports on veterans, small business subcontracting plans with Alternate III, liquidated damages provisions, and security requirements under a GSA class deviation. Payment structure involves monthly rent in arrears via electronic funds transfer, with no adjustments to operating costs and parking included as part of the rental rate. The total contract value is not specified, but the offeror must provide a detailed rent schedule divided into firm and soft terms, a Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement, a Security Unit Price List, and a Tenant Improvements Cost Summary. Offerors must be registered in SAM with active status, provide representations under FAR 52.204-24 regarding telecommunications equipment, and demonstrate financial commitment to fund construction. Proposals must be submitted by email no later than July 6, 2026, in four volumes with visible signatures, and are evaluated on a best-value tradeoff basis considering location, building layout, lessor capability, project management, past performance, and total lifecycle cost. Acceptance of the space requires substantial completion, a Certificate of Occupancy, and adherence