Ponce Vet Center - Relocation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Rpo West office, is soliciting proposals for a fully serviced lease to relocate the Ponce Vet Center in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The requirement is for approximately 4,028 NUSF (4,833 ABOA / 5,438 RSF) of ADA-compliant space. The proposed lease term is 20 years, consisting of a 5-year firm period and a 15-year soft period, with the government maintaining termination rights after the firm term upon 180 days' notice. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 531120. The facility must meet Facility Security Level II standards, including specific access controls and high-security locks, and must comply with seismic standards and NFPA fire and life safety codes. Key requirements include 30 on-site parking spaces, a professional sound masking system in lobbies and group rooms, and specific interior finishes and signage. Award will be based on a best value tradeoff process where technical factors—specifically the facility design, site, past performance, and experience—are significantly more important than price. Offerors must provide a detailed experience narrative limited to five relevant projects and submit past performance questionnaires directly to the Lease Contracting Officer. Proposals must include representations regarding foreign ownership for high-security space and compliance with prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. Construction activities associated with the lease are subject to Puerto Rico building construction prevailing wage determinations.