Gainesville Research Administration Office Succeeding Lease FY27
Overview
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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 market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for a succeeding lease of office space in Gainesville, Florida. The VA seeks approximately 8,816 to 9,180 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) for its Research Administration Office. Responses are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
The VA requires a fully serviced office space ranging from 8,816 NUSF (10,138 RSF) to 9,180 NUSF (10,557 RSF) within a delineated area of Gainesville, FL (North: NE 39 Avenue, South: SW 16th Avenue, East: State Road No. 24, West: Interstate 75). The space must include 25 on-site parking spaces, including ADA compliant ones. All offered space must meet government standards for fire safety, accessibility (ADA), seismic, and sustainability, and must not be located in a 1% annual chance floodplain. The anticipated lease term is 5 years total (2 years firm, 3 years soft). The Government's current lease for 10,138 RSF expires on December 31, 2026, and alternative space will be considered if economically advantageous.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Duration: 5 years (2 firm, 3 soft)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
- Published: December 31, 2025
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation or request for proposals; it is for market research only. Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) should submit specific information about their properties, including photos, general layout, location, and approximate price-per-square-foot. Responses will be used to gather market information and determine potential sources. The VA will only consider proposals from owners, landlords, lessors, or their legal representatives when actual solicitations are issued.
Additional Notes
Respondents should familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA. The VA assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on these responses and will not pay commissions. Offerors are responsible for their proposal costs. Responses should be emailed to Brian.Madden@va.gov.