VA seeks space for Vet Center in Corpus Christi TX

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to lease space in Corpus Christi, Texas, to establish a Vet Center under solicitation number 36C24W26R0026, issued on April 27, 2026, with responses due by May 11, 2026. This is not a set-aside solicitation and is governed by NAICS code 531120 for real estate lessors. The lease requires the lessor to design, construct, and deliver a fully compliant facility meeting federal standards including NFPA 101, IBC, and accessibility requirements under ADA and AAAP Variations. The space must include essential systems such as fire sprinklers, HVAC, elevators, and a functional fire alarm, with finishes meeting ASTM standards for flame spread, flooring durability, and sound transmission. The facility must be delivered substantially complete with a valid Certificate of Occupancy and pass a final government inspection at the site. Construction waste must be managed and recycled if the space exceeds 10,000 square feet, and ongoing maintenance requirements include repainting every five years, flooring replacement to like-new condition, and upkeep of HVAC, elevators, and fire door labels. Contractors must comply with stringent security and identity verification protocols, including GSAR and FAR clauses requiring personal identity verification for personnel, safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information per NIST SP 800-88, and adherence to cybersecurity standards including basic safeguarding of contractor information systems. Proposals must include SAM registration, proof of ownership, zoning compliance, SF 330 and GSA Form 527 for key design and construction personnel with appropriate state licensure, and certification that low-voltage workers are BICSI-certified or OEM-qualified. Small businesses must submit a subcontracting plan under FAR 52.219-9 Alternate III, while non-small businesses must comply with liquidated damages provisions if targets are unmet. Award will be based on a best-value trade-off, prioritizing technical merit—facilities design, site characteristics, past performance, and relevant experience—over price, with price becoming decisive only when technical evaluations are closely matched. The contract prohibits material pricing imbalances and requires compliance with federal prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, with mandatory disclosure of any noncompliance. Proposals must be submitted as signed PDFs via email to garry.alexander@va.gov or by mail to the Corpus Christi location