Lease, Warehouse

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Rpo West office based in McClellan, California, is soliciting proposals for leasing contiguous warehouse space ranging from a minimum of approximately 12,941 rentable square feet (rsf) to a maximum of 13,588 rsf on a single floor. The place of performance is in San Antonio, Texas, with the procurement conducted under NAICS code 531190 relevant to real estate leasing. The solicitation number is 36C24W24R0057, released on March 9, 2026, with a response deadline of April 6, 2026. The leased space is intended for government warehouse use, requiring compliance with federal fire protection, life safety, and security standards, including adherence to NFPA codes and GSA lease security requirements. This lease solicitation is governed by multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) clauses, ensuring contractor compliance with ethical conduct, subcontracting plans, security, and reporting requirements. Key provisions prohibit the use of certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment identified as security risks under Section 889 of the NDAA 2019. Lessors must represent any foreign ownership or financing interests if applicable. The lease terms address technical and cost evaluation factors allowing trade-off judgments to select the best value offeror. Security enhancements post-award are negotiated using established unit price lists aligned with the Facility Security Level II standards. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the leased premises with rigorous evaluation against fire protection, life safety, and lease design specifications, including certification of compliance with local codes and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Rent commencement is linked to substantial completion milestones. Proposals must follow detailed submission instructions to ensure fairness, with government oversight provided through designated contracting officers. No pricing is pre-established in the solicitation; costs are negotiated subsequent to award based on government-approved tenant improvements and security needs.