X--NEWTON NJ LEASE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DESIRES TO LEASE SPACE The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research/seeking capable sources from bondable and experienced firms that are classified and registered in www.vip.vetbiz.gov as either Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that are interested in a forecasted lease project for a clinic located in Newton, NJ, of 3,700 net usable square feet (nusf), in the 4th Congressional District for use as a Mental Health and Homeless Program Outpatient Clinic. The NAICS Code is 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property, and the small business size standard is $38.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage ALL small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for each project is: __ (a) Less than $25,000; __ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000; __ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000; __ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000; __ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000; X (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000; __ (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; __ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000; __ (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000; __ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000; __ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000; __ (l) More than $100,000,000. VA makes monthly lease rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project. This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.14 and VA Acquisition Regulation 819.70. The delineated area is as follows: The boundaries are; North of Greenwich Township South of Rt 226, East of Walpack Township West of Andover Township. The following map of the delineated is provided for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area: The space must be handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and can be provided by new construction or modification of an existing space. If not a new building, the space offered shall be in a building that has undergone, or will complete by occupancy, modernization or adaptive reuse for the Space with modern conveniences. The space must be contiguous, on no more than one floor (ground floor preferable) and must meet or be able to meet the Department of Veterans Affairs Life Safety codes and other applicable regulations. A 10 year lease (5 years firm) 5 (1 Year Options) will be considered. The VA seeks a modified gross lease that includes, but not limited to the following: Heating system maintenance and repair Electrical system maintenance and repair Plumbing maintenance and repair All Utilities: Electricity, Heat, Sewer, Water Real Estate Taxes Landscaping Window cleaning Common area supplies Garbage removal Snow removal Pest control Lawn Sprinkler Common area maintenance Sight lighting Insurance Alarm System *VA will be responsible for its own janitorial/housekeeping services for the internal space it occupies* Only space that is identified as economically advantageous to the Government will be considered relative to relocation, potential build out and/or rent. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government's requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. A cost comparison will be performed in relation to the expenses incurred at the current location. A market survey of the properties offered for lease will be conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. All interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) must provide written acknowledgement NO LATER THAN Friday , February 17, 2017; 4:30pm EST. Other applicable requirements: Compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act Parking Minimum 70 or more parking spaces to include 5 Handicapped spaces Proximity to public transportation Proximity to public amenities (stores, restaurants, banks, etc.) Building cannot be within a 100 year flood plain Shall be built to VA specifications Shall be zoned for intended use Shall not be next to a bar, liquor, gun store or like establishment Shall meet specific information technology and security requirements SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Net usable square feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. The Government is limited by law (41 C.F.R. 102-73.55) to pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. The Government s decision regarding whether to relocate will be based in part on information in response to this advertisement. Expressions of interest shall include the following: Building name, address and age Location of the available space within the building Rentable Square Feet (RSF) available and expected rental rate per RSF Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) to be offered and expected rental rate per NUSF Building ownership information Amount of parking available on-site; include its cost and indicate whether the expected rental rate includes such required for Government parking (if applicable). Date of space availability Energy efficiency and renewable feature existing within the building Contact information of authorized representative Expressed interested may be sent electronically to the following e-mail address: contact@example.gov Expressions of Interest may also be sent by mail to: ATTN: Joan Hathaway VAMC New Jersey 151 Knollcroft Road BLDG 2, Room 208A Lyons, NJ 07939 Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 x14607 PLEASE BE ADVISED: This is an inquiry only and must not be construed as a guarantee on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease agreement with any interested party. Only properties that can provide the requested space requirement and those that meet applicable government standards will be considered. Joan Hathaway Contract Specialist VISN 2 - Network Contracting Office SAO East Posted: Wednesday, January 12, 2017