FY27 Succeeding Lease: Gainesville Research Office Facility
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 market research for a FY27 Succeeding Lease for an Office Facility in Gainesville, Florida. This is a Sources Sought notice to identify potential properties for a 5-year lease. Responses are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks office space within a delineated area in Gainesville, FL, requiring a minimum of 6,078 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) / 6,989 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and a maximum of 7,000 NUSF / 8,050 RSF. The space must be handicapped accessible (ADA compliant) with 20 on-site parking spaces. A fully serviced lease is required, and the property must meet Government standards for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability, while not being in the 1% annual chance floodplain.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Lease Term: 5 years total (2 years firm, 3 years soft)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
- Published: January 14, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or legal representatives) should submit specific information about their properties, including photos, general layout, location, and approximate price-per-square-foot. Submissions should be emailed to Brian Madden, Lease Contracting Specialist, at Brian.Madden@VA.Gov. Submissions exceeding 8 MB should be sent in multiple emails.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research; it is not a solicitation or request for proposals. The VA will consider alternative space if economically advantageous, factoring in relocation costs. Respondents are responsible for any costs associated with providing proposals, and the VA assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on these responses. Offerors must also familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The current lease for 6,989 RSF expires March 31, 2027.