X1DB--South Memphis, TN Outpatient Clinic 63,337 ANSI/BOMA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Office of Construction & Facilities Management, is conducting market research via a sources-sought notice and Expression of Interest (EOI) for the potential lease of a new or adaptively reused outpatient clinic in South Memphis, TN, with a facility size of 63,337 square feet under ANSI/BOMA standards. This initiative is not a solicitation for proposals but aims to gather information from qualified respondents, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, to inform future procurement planning. The facility must accommodate high-complexity medical services including sterile processing, dental, endoscopy, surgery, pharmacy clean rooms, and imaging such as CT and MRI, while meeting NFPA 101 standards for ambulatory care occupancy and incorporating specialized mechanical systems like negative and positive pressure rooms. The anticipated lease term could extend up to 20 years, including options, with rental payments commencing upon official facility acceptance. Respondents must demonstrate technical expertise in design, construction, and long-term maintenance of critical healthcare infrastructure, including HVAC and other life-safety systems. To be considered, interested parties must submit their responses via email to the Lease Contracting Officer, Mayra Rosa, by the deadline of July 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, using a prescribed subject line format. Submissions must include detailed property information, a site map and conceptual plan, evidence of zoning compliance for VA use, and documentation confirming the absence of residential components within the same structure. Additional mandatory requirements include proof of financial capability through a conditional funding commitment or certificate of deposit dated within 120 days of submission, a FEMA floodplain reference, statements addressing seismic, accessibility, fire/life safety, and sustainability compliance, and records of prior environmental or cultural assessments. All respondents must hold active SAM registration, a valid UEI and CAGE code, and be certified under the SBA’s VetCert program if representing as an SDVOSB or VOSB. Joint ventures are permitted but must provide an executed agreement and show SAM registration under JV status. Required attachments include the SDVOSB/VOSB/JV Status and Capabilities Statement, the Required Content Checklist, and the EOI Market Feedback form. The VA further requires a loading dock, service elevator if needed, and parking capable of accommodating trailer-equipped delivery trucks. All submissions are voluntary and do not obligate the government to proceed with a future contract.