X1LZ--Detroit 650 Space Parking Lease Intent to Sole Source

The Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 10 proposes to enter into a lease contract on behalf of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit MI, on the basis of other than full and open competition with its academic affiliate, Wayne State University. 41 USC §3304(a)(5), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i), Authorized or required by statute; full and open competition need not be provided for when a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the acquisition be made through another agency or from a specified source. 38 U.S.C. 8103(h)(1) authorizes lease procurements with an academic affiliate or covered entity for the purpose of providing health-care resources to Veterans notwithstanding any other provision of law requiring competitive procedures. Notice: This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of contents of the furnished information found within this advertisement; the Government is under no responsibility to respond to and is unable to answer any inquiries regarding this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 10, Suite 1100 - 8888 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Description: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to enter into a lease contract on behalf of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center on the basis of other than full and open competition with its academic affiliate, Wayne State University, for the lease of 650 structured parking spaces is expected to be awarded by February 2024. The requested spaces must be available for use at the time of award. The VA will consider alternative space in the delineated area explained below if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the VA will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the VA s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, transportation costs, and non-productive agency downtime. Lease Term: Up to 20 years. Delineated Area: To receive consideration, submitted properties must be located within the following area described below, which is bound by the following roads, or must front on any of the following boundary lines: North Boundary: Warren Ave. South Boundary: Canfield St. East Boundary: St. Antoine West Boundary: Cass St. See the delineated area map for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area. Additional Requirements: Parking facility shall be within reasonable walking distance from the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. Parking Facility cannot lie within a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain (formerly referred to as 100-year floodplain) unless the Government has determined that there is no practicable alternative. Parking facility shall be paved, striped and lighted. Parking spaces shall be assigned using both a badge and a ticket system. Parking lot shall have vehicle access control system. Interior signage must meet ADA requirements for mounting location, font size, font type and contain braille. VA to have access to parking 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year to include all local, State and Federal holidays. Maintenance to be provided to include re-striping as needed, re-lamping of lighting fixtures, paving repair, cleaning/sweeping as well as snow and ice removal. Lessor shall provide security for the parking facility. The right to use appurtenant areas is included. VA reserves the right to post rules and regulations based on space configuration. VA reserves the right to inspect the parking premises and vehicles within and to remove unauthorized vehicles. If Offeror provides a portion of the parking facility dedicated to VA s use, signage shall be provided by the Lessor acceptable to VA to alert parking patrons of inspection and towing policies. Designated parking is preferable, but VA will accept parking within shared area as long as VA can occupy 650 spaces at any given time. Secured access is required via hang tag or card. Devices for access to be provided by the lessor. The VA is leasing 650 structured parking spaces. Lessor to provide 130 additional access cards at no additional charge to the VA to accommodate VA s daily fluctuation of staff and to ensure VA has beneficial use of the 650 leased spaces on any given day. If on any given day, the government parking utilization exceeds 650 spaces, VA will pay a daily rate to be included as part of the lease for each parking space utilized over 650. In the event of an invoice, lessor will provide supporting documentation of the over and above / surge usage. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space must be compatible for VA s intended use. All submissions should include the following information: Name of current owner; Address or described location of parking facility/site; Location on map, demonstrating the facility/site lies within the Delineated Area; A statement as to whether the facility/site lies within the Delineated Area; Description of ingress/egress to the building from a public right-of-way; Description of the uses of adjacent properties; FEMA map evidencing floodplain status; Site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, and parking; If you are qualified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 812930 Parking Lots and Garages with a small business size standard of $41.5 million, please read the below attachment, entitled, VOSB or SDVOSB Status . You are invited, but not required to submit a Capabilities Statement; A document indicating the type of zoning; A description of any changes to the property necessary to be compatible with VA s intended use; A statement indicating the current availability of utilities serving the proposed space or property. All interested parties must respond to this advertisement no later than November 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Local Time. Electronically To: DeJanee Evans Leasing Contract Specialist contact@example.gov Attachment - VOSB or SDVOSB Status This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 812930 - Parking Lots and Garages, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC § 8127. The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for this project is: _X (a) Less than $25,000; __ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000; __ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000; __ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000; __ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000; _ (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000; __ (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; __ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000; __ (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000; __ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000; __ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000; __ (l) More than $100,000,000. VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project. Project Requirements: This Sources Sought Notice seeks information from Potential Offerors who are capable of successfully performing a lease contract, including design and construction of the facility described above, for a term of up to 20 years, inclusive of all options, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term, at a fair and reasonable price. More information on VA s requirements can be found on the Technical Information Library at the following link: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/leasing.asp. SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be registered in Small Business Administration (SBA) VetCert site at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) https://veterans.certify.sba.gov . All business concerns must have the technical skills and financial capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements. All business concerns are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement if they are interested in participating in this project. A submission checklist and information sheet is provided below for firms to fill out and submit, which will serve as the firm s Capabilities Statement.