Lease-Eureka Vet Center Succeeding
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 a Sources Sought market research to identify potential sources for leasing clinical space in Eureka, California. This space will be used for outpatient readjustment counseling services for Veterans. The VA is specifically seeking information from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Responses are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
The VA requires a fully serviced lease for a maximum of 5,613 Rentable Square Feet (RSF), equating to 4,158 ANSI/BOMA Office Area square feet (ABOA). The property must be located within a specific delineated area in Eureka, CA (North: W. 6th St., East: S St., South: Harris St., West: US 101). Key requirements include:
- Building Standards: Quality construction, compliant with Federal Laws, Building/Fire codes, and ADA. Modernization or adaptive reuse is acceptable.
- Parking: 26 on-site surface parking spaces.
- Accessibility: Within immediate vicinity of public transportation (walkable one mile or two public/campus bus lines).
- Environmental: Not located in a 100-year floodplain.
- Proximity: Not near incompatible uses such as liquor establishments, cannabis dispensaries, drug/alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, firearm establishments, or within flight paths.
Lease Details
The anticipated lease term is 5 years firm with 15 years soft, totaling 20 years. The VA retains the option to vacate with a 90-day notice after the 5-year firm term. Pricing information should not be included in responses, as the government is limited by law to pay no more than the appraised fair rental value.
Submission & Eligibility
Responses are due by Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Submissions must be emailed to Christy.Snider@va.gov with the subject line "Sources Sought Notification 36C24W26Q0114". Required information includes the name and address of the current property owner, description of adjacent properties, proof of ownership and representation, pictures, space layout, and proof the property is within the delineated area.
The VA is seeking firms registered on www.vetbiz.va.gov as SDVOSB or VOSB under NAICS Code 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) with a size standard of $30 million annual revenue. Responses will help determine if the acquisition should be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns. All small businesses and interested parties are encouraged to respond for market research purposes. This is a Sources Sought notification for market research only and not a solicitation for offers or proposals.