Cody CBOC - Succeeding Lease
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources and suitable locations for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Cody, Wyoming. The VA is seeking a 20-year lease for approximately 6,009 rentable square feet (RSF) of space, with an estimated occupancy date of July 1, 2027. This is not a solicitation, but a request for information to explore alternative space options as the current lease expires in June 2027. Expressions of Interest are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA requires approximately 5,293 – 5,801 ABOA (not to exceed 6,009 RSF) of space within a specific delineated area in Cody, WY: bounded by Bleistein Avenue (North), 16th Street (East), Sheridan Avenue (South), and 12th Street (West). Key requirements include:
- Lease Term: Up to 20 years total (5-year Firm, 15-year Non-Firm).
- Building Specifications: Must meet seismic requirements, be contiguous, built to DVA specifications, zoned for DVA use, and be a full-service lease (including janitorial and utilities). The property must not be a sublease or located in a FEMA 100-year flood plain.
- Site Features: Minimum of 11 parking spaces (including accessible spaces), located on or near a public bus transportation route (within 2,640 feet of a stop), and preferably level properties for patient access.
- Compliance: Must adhere to Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, and sustainability.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sources Sought (Request for Information)
- Lease Term: Up to 20 years (5-year Firm, 15-year Non-Firm)
- Lease Payments: Monthly in arrears upon facility acceptance. DVA may opt for a single lump-sum payment or amortize specified tenant improvements (anticipated magnitude: $251,000 - $500,000) over the firm term.
- Expression of Interest Deadline: April 3, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CT).
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity has the potential for tiered evaluation for Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Offerors must provide evidence of VOSB/SDVOSB status if applicable, and demonstrate ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. Offerors must also be listed in SAM.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit an Expression of Interest electronically to the DVA representatives. Submissions must include a Capabilities Statement (maximum 5 pages) detailing company information, proposed location, floor plan, ownership evidence, planned development, zoning, and VOSB/SDVOSB/small business status. This is for market research; a solicitation may or may not be issued.