Helena MT, VC looking for 3,800 RSF of Medical/Office space
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), specifically RPO WEST (36C24W), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for approximately 3,834 – 4,026 rentable square feet (RSF) of medical/office space in Helena, Montana, for a new Vet Center. This notice is for market research purposes and is not a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP).
Scope of Work
The VA requires a full-service lease for a Vet Center, encompassing 3,258 – 3,422 ABOA SF (3,834 – 4,026 RSF). The lease term is anticipated to be up to 20 years (5-year firm, 15-year soft term), with an estimated occupancy date of December 1, 2026. The delineated area for the space is bounded by Flagstone Ave (North), B St. (East), Winnie Ave (South), and Henderson St. (West).
Offerors must be capable of design and construction on a DVA pre-approved site, with tenant improvements/buildout estimated between $501,000 and $999,999. The lease will include full services, such as janitorial and utilities. Building requirements specify that the space must meet seismic standards, be contiguous, zoned for DVA use, not located in a FEMA flood plain, and not be a sublease. A minimum of 20 parking spaces is required, and proximity to a public bus route is preferred.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Pre-Solicitation Notice
- Lease Term: Up to 20 years (5-year firm, 15-year soft term)
- Estimated Occupancy: December 1, 2026
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings)
- Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 million
- Expression of Interest Deadline: February 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT
- Market Survey Scheduling: February 11-14, 2026 (for existing buildings)
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This is not a solicitation for offers. Responses will help the Government identify potential sources. A tiered evaluation may be used, potentially including Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns; evidence of status is required for consideration. All respondents must be registered in SAM.gov.
Interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement (maximum 5 pages) electronically to Robert.Haun@va.gov by the deadline. The statement should include specific required information as detailed in the full notice.
Additional Notes
The Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on responses to this Sources Sought notice. Monthly lease rental payments will be made in arrears upon facility acceptance, with no progress payments during design or build-out phases.