X1AA--Grand Rapids Vet Center Relocation

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a fully serviced lease for approximately 5,206 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet of medical and office space in the Grand Rapids, MI area under solicitation number 36C25025R0078, titled X1AA—Grand Rapids Vet Center Relocation. The space may consist of existing, vacant land for new construction, or new multi-tenant construction, but must meet strict architectural and functional requirements including a professional aesthetic, fully operational building shell, complete common areas, and coordination with tenant improvements. The lease requires comprehensive services including janitorial, basic cable, guest high-speed Wi-Fi, security monitoring, and maintenance during normal business hours, with all utilities and operating costs included in a gross rate per ABOA and RSF. The facility must comply with Facility Security Level II standards, featuring controlled access with no public entry, quarterly security system testing, annual operational performance evaluations, and adherence to VA cybersecurity protocols including FIPS 140-2 encryption, VA Handbook 6500 password policies, and restricted system access based on need-to-know. The space must also meet ADA accessibility requirements, including grab bars and at least six reserved ADA-compliant parking spaces, and comply with prevailing wage rates as specified in the Wage Determination. The solicitation is a Veteran Set Aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a NAICS code of 531120 and a response deadline of July 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email hidden] in PDF format with bookmarks, a mandatory table of contents, and under 20 MB per email, with technical and pricing details submitted separately. Offerors must provide detailed cost breakdowns using GSA Form 1364 and GSA Form 1217, itemizing building shell rental, tenant improvement amortization, building-specific amortized capital, operating costs, parking fees above code minimums, and overtime heating and cooling rates. The lease term is firm for an unspecified number of years with renewal options, and the commencement date will be established after substantial completion and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The Government retains the right to inspect the property during construction and throughout the lease term, and contractors must comply with numerous FAR and GSAR clauses