Succeeding lease - Appleton CBOC

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a 10-year firm lease for the Appleton Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located at 14 Tri Park Way, Appleton, Wisconsin, effective April 1, 2025, and concluding March 31, 2035, with a 7-year firm commitment and a 3-year non-firm option. This succeeding lease was awarded on a sole-source basis under GSAR 570.402 and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), justified by the prohibitive cost and operational disruption associated with relocating or replicating existing tenant improvements, including FSL Level 2 security infrastructure, specialized medical equipment, VA privacy-compliant spaces, and recent IT upgrades. The facility, measuring 41,036 RSF, supports a full range of VA services including primary care, imaging, cardiology, pharmacy, and administrative functions, and its continued occupancy ensures uninterrupted access to healthcare for the veteran population in the region. Market research conducted via CoStar, USPA, and GSA Inventory confirmed no viable alternatives existed, and a public solicitation on SAM.gov received no competing offers. The award followed a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation framework, prioritizing cost avoidance and continuity over competitive bidding, with the incumbent lessor retained due to satisfactory performance and acceptable facility conditions. The lease action required internal approvals from the VA Health Care Administration and certification by a level above the contracting officer, as mandated for leases exceeding $750,000. No pricing details, appropriation codes, payment instructions, invoicing procedures, or offeror representations are disclosed, and while the contracting officer is identified as Julie LeCourt, there is no formally designated COR, COTR, or PCO listed. The lease structure aligns with VA policy for succeeding leases and supports a broader strategic goal to consolidate operations with a neighboring annex, making relocation economically nonviable.