X--AMENDMENT: New City CBOC - Succeeding Lease Acquisition - Sources Sought Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to lease approximately 9,023 net usable square feet of clinical space to replace its existing Community Based Outpatient Clinic in New City, NY, within the 17th Congressional District. The lease term being considered is for 10 years with a 5-year firm period, favoring ground floor, contiguous space that is handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and meets all applicable safety and modernization standards. The VA invites responses primarily from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), but also encourages other qualified small businesses and open market sources to participate in market research to determine whether this acquisition will be set aside or fully open to competition. The lease sought is a modified gross lease arrangement, including maintenance and repair of heating, electrical, plumbing systems, and utilities such as electricity, water, sewer, as well as landscaping, snow removal, parking, and other operational services, while VA will handle internal janitorial services. Interested firms must demonstrate technical expertise, financial capability, and bonding capacity, providing detailed capabilities statements including company credentials, previous experience with similar federal leases, and evidence of SDVOSB/VOSB eligibility through VA registration portals. Proposals must also include location specifics, space details, rental rates, building ownership, parking availability, and energy efficiency features. The VA will conduct a market survey considering cost-effectiveness, building suitability, and potential relocation costs, with a deadline for submitting expressions of interest by May 24, 2017, 4:30 pm EST. This notice is solely for market research and does not guarantee a lease agreement.