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Advertisement Expression of Interest Sought The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently occupies 3,070 net usable square feet of administrative space in a building under lease in Duluth, GA. and has a requirement for a lease of this same square footage in the following delineated area. The offered building must be located within the following boundaries: Within a two (2) mile radius of 3700 Crestwood Parkway, Duluth, GA. Offerors must provide evidence that properties are outside the 100-year flood plain. The VA currently occupies 3,070 net usable square feet of space at 3700 Crestwood Parkway, Duluth, GA as Administrative Space. VA is conducting a competition for alternative space and will relocate if advantageous to the Government. The cost of moving, alterations, and other factors will be considered when determining whether to relocate. The lease term requirement is for ten (10) years with five (5) years firm and the space must be available for occupancy by July 1, 2015. The VA seeks a full-service lease (all utility, services, maintenance costs included in rent). On-site parking for 12 vehicles is required and 2 handicapped accessible parking spaces required. The VA will consider alternative space if economically advantageous. In making the determination for lease award during the solicitation phase of this procurement the VA will consider, among other things, the costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and IT/telecommunications infrastructure. Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing and should include: building name, address and age; net usable square footage available; location of the space within the building; date of space availability to commence tenant improvements; CAD "as built" floor plans identifying the space offered; parking ratios; proximity to public transportation; and information on building ownership. (Note: The VA will pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. Usable square footage does not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code). All interested parties should respond to this announcement no later than March 17, 2015 at 4:00p.m.EST. Please include: name of firm, name of contact person, address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address. All responses shall be made to the following: Tommy L. Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 501 Greene Street, Suite 2 Augusta, GA 30901 Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 x1121 FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000 E-Mail: contact@example.gov This is not a Solicitation for Offer, nor is this a Request for Proposal. The VA will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement.