X1DB--New Maryville CBOC

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a lease for a new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Maryville, Tennessee, under solicitation number 36C24926R0060, with a response deadline extended to May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The requirement is for a 10-year lease term with a 5-year firm commitment, and the agency will not consider alternative lease structures such as a 20-year total term with a 10-year firm period. Proposals must include VA Form 1364 and comply with all referenced exhibits, including Seismic Offer Forms (Exhibit J) and BSAC supply instructions (Exhibit I), though an emergency generator is not required. The agency has confirmed that real estate tax adjustments are not permitted and that the delineated site boundaries are adequately defined in the RLP. The project must meet VA-specific construction and security standards, including compliance with the VA Physical Security Design Manual, ADA accessibility, NFPA codes for fire protection and emergency systems, and ANSI/BOMA standards for area measurement. Contractors must also adhere to cybersecurity requirements under FAR 52.204-21 and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information. The contract incorporates clauses for small business subcontracting goals with liquidated damages for noncompliance, protection of legally protected information with deviation, and subordination, non-disturbance, and attornment provisions due to the lease value exceeding $750,000. Offerors must possess a current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and those using covered telecommunications equipment must disclose such use in accordance with FAR 52.204-24. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted on a best-value tradeoff basis, with technical quality and building design concept being the most critical factors, followed by offeror qualifications and site compatibility, while price plays a secondary role. Technical proposals are assessed on building flexibility, construction quality, security features, natural lighting provisions, and historic classification, with past performance rated using risk-based categories from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory. The government retains the right to inspect and accept the facility at the leased premises upon substantial completion, requiring a valid Certificate of Occupancy, and all performance must conform to applicable local codes and federal standards without the use of FOB terms or designated payment office details being specified in the procurement.