Kona Vet Center Relocation

Sources Sought Notice / Market Research

This notice is a request for information to identify potential sources and suitable leased office space for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vet Center in Kona, Hawaii. It is not a solicitation for offers or a request for lease proposals. The VA is seeking to lease approximately 3,058 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) or not to exceed 4334 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) of office space, along with 15 reserved parking spaces (including 3 ADA compliant).

• Location: Within a specific delineated area in Kona, HI (boundaries provided).

• Lease Term: 20 years (10 firm, 10 soft with termination rights after 10 years).

• Parking: Minimum of 15 reserved on-site parking spaces, with 3 ADA compliant.

• Flood Plain: Property must not be located within the 100-year flood plain.

• Proximity: Avoid proximity to incompatible properties (e.g., liquor establishments, prisons, industrial areas, smoke shops, etc.).

• Standards: Must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability.

• Lease Type: VA prefers a fully serviced lease including operating costs and utilities. Private well water and septic systems are not acceptable.

• Accessibility: Building and parking must be fully accessible per ADA and UFAS.

• Security: Comply with Interagency Security Committee Security Design Criteria.

• NAICS Code: 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings.

• Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 Million.

• Anticipated Construction/Buildout: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

• Payment: VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears; no progress payments during design/construction.

• Submission Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Email to Garry.Alexander@va.gov or dominic.mabine@va.gov with the subject line "Kona Vet Center."

• Required Information: Property owner contact details, location map within delineated area, flood plain documentation, site plan.

• Capabilities Statement: Required for interested parties, including company info, evidence of SDVOSB/VOSB status (if applicable), ability to offer under NAICS code, and evidence of financing capability. A checklist and information sheet are provided.

• This notice is to assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns. If two or more VOSB firms are found capable, the requirement will be set-aside.

• This is for market research purposes only; a solicitation may or may not be issued.

• Email size limit is 5 MB; multiple emails may be required.

• Responses are not a solicitation and the Government will not pay for costs incurred.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice / Market Research announcement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW). It seeks to identify potential sources and suitable locations for a leased Vet Center space in Kona, Hawaii. This is not a solicitation for offers or a request for lease proposals, but rather an informational notice for planning purposes.

• Location: Kona, HI, within a specific delineated area (bounded by Mamalahoa HWY, Hawai’i Belt Road, HWY 190, and the Pacific Ocean).

• Size: Minimum 2308 Rentable Square Feet (RSF), not to exceed 4334 ABOA.

• Parking: Minimum 15 reserved parking spaces for VA use, including 3 ADA-compliant spaces.

• Lease Term: 20 years (10 firm, 10 soft with termination rights after 10 years).

• Flood Plain: Property must not be located within the 100-year flood plain.

• Incompatible Properties: Avoid proximity to liquor establishments, treatment centers, prisons, firearm sales, railroad tracks, flight paths, industrial areas, smoke shops, marijuana dispensaries, or agricultural areas with chemical spraying.

• Utilities: VA prefers a fully serviced lease including operating costs and utilities. Private well water and septic systems are not acceptable.

• Accessibility: Building and parking must meet ADA and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.

• Security: Must comply with Interagency Security Committee Security Design Criteria.

• Construction/Buildout Magnitude: Estimated between $100,000 and $250,000.

• Contact: Garry Alexander (Contracting Officer), Nicholas Williams, or Dominic Mabine.

• Email: garry.alexander@va.gov or dominic.mabine@va.gov

• Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST.

• Subject Line: "Kona Vet Center"

• Required Information: Property owner details, map location within delineated area, flood plain documentation, site plan.

• NAICS Code: 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings)

• Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 Million

Responses will assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns. SDVOSB and VOSB firms are encouraged to submit information and must be registered in the SBA site.

This notice is for potential lessors and brokers to gauge interest and provide information about available properties that meet the VA's requirements for a new Vet Center lease in Kona, HI. It outlines the specific criteria and submission process for interested parties to respond.