Notice of No Award – RLP No. 36C24526R0001 – Savannah, GA Vet Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to lease between 4,172 and 5,042 square feet of existing office space in Savannah, Georgia, with a maximum allowable total of 5,389 square feet, for the operation of a Vet Center. Only existing buildings capable of being renovated to meet VA specifications are eligible; new construction or ground-up development is strictly prohibited. The procurement is conducted as a Request for Lease Proposal under solicitation number 36C24526R0001, administered by the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 within the VA, with the contracting officer being Rachael Hallock. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 531120, and no set-aside is designated, meaning all businesses are eligible to compete regardless of size or status. The leasing activity will be evaluated through a best value trade-off process, where technical merit, past performance, and price are equally weighted, with award going to the most advantageous offeror regardless of lowest price. Proposals must be submitted electronically in three volumes—Technical, Past Performance, and Price—each as separate, properly named PDF or Excel attachments, with no consolidated files permitted. Required attachments include GSA Form 1364, GSA Form 1217, the Tenant Improvement Cost Summary, Security Unit Price List, a Space Plan, a Past Performance Questionnaire, and multiple compliance forms related to fire safety, accessibility, environmental conditions, and asbestos. The proposed lease term is 20 years, comprising a mandatory five-year firm period and a 15-year optional extension, with the Government retaining the right to terminate after the initial term upon 90 days’ notice. The space must be fully compliant with ADA, NFPA 72 and 25, Energy Star, and local zoning requirements, and must include 50 parking spaces—20 covered and 30 surface—exclusively for government use. The owner must demonstrate legal authority to lease, provide financial commitment documentation, and submit evidence of ownership or acquisition agreement. Key personnel CVs for up to 12 team members, a small business subcontracting plan, conflict of interest disclosures, and proof of SAM registration are mandatory. Offerors must comply with the Randolph-Sheppard Act for vending machine installation and grant roof access for government antennas. All submissions must be received via email to Rachael Hallock by the deadline of May 14, 20