X1AA--HAWAII - HILO VET CENTER - RELOCATION

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through RPO West, is soliciting proposals for a fully serviced lease of contiguous clinical space for a Vet Center in Hilo, Hawaii. The government is seeking a maximum of 3,844 ABOA square feet with a total lease term of 20 years, including a 10-year firm period. The lease is a total small business set-aside and will be awarded based on a best value tradeoff, where technical factors—including facility design, site attributes, and offeror experience—are significantly more important than price. The lessor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, and services, including utilities, janitorial services, and security. Specific technical requirements include the installation of a 50 AMP exterior outlet for a Mobile Vet Center, a 20-foot illuminated flagpole, and adherence to Facility Security Level II standards. The facility must meet strict acoustic standards (STC 45 for specific rooms), ADA accessibility requirements, and seismic safety certifications. The design team must consist of licensed professionals across multiple engineering and architectural disciplines, with low-voltage designers requiring BICSI certification. Proposals must be submitted in separate technical and price volumes, with the technical offer limited to 300 pages. The contract incorporates various FAR and GSAR clauses covering labor standards, including union prevailing wage rates, and strict guidelines for the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information. Final acceptance of the space is contingent upon the government's inspection of tenant improvements, the provision of a valid Certificate of Occupancy, and compliance with ASHRAE air quality and OSHA/EPA hazardous materials standards.