Sources Sought Notice: Warehouse Las Vegas Nevada
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 leasing warehouse space in Las Vegas, Nevada. This effort aims to determine if the acquisition can be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Expressions of interest are due by May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific.
Purpose
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or a solicitation. The VA's Office of Real Property (ORP) will use responses to assess industry capabilities and inform its acquisition strategy, specifically regarding potential set-asides for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns.
Scope of Requirements
The VA requires a fully serviced warehouse lease in Las Vegas, Nevada, within a specifically delineated area.
- Size: Minimum 60,000 ANSI BOMA Office Square Feet (ABOA) to a maximum of 75,700 ABOA and 75,700 Rentable Square Feet (RSF).
- Term: A full term of 20 years, including a firm term of 10 years.
- Parking: Minimum 75 to maximum 90 total surface parking spaces, including 5 reserved and 5 non-reserved ADA spaces.
- Facility Features: Natural lighting in common areas, ground floor entrance preferred, single contiguous floor, professional physical appearance, convenient parking near the entrance, and no structured parking under the building.
- Location Restrictions: The property must be at least 400 walkable feet from specific establishments (e.g., marijuana dispensaries, firearm stores, shooting ranges, gentleman's clubs/strip clubs) and not be located within the 1-percent annual chance floodplain.
- Estimated Buildout: Anticipated construction/buildout costs are between $1,500,000 and $2,300,000. Lease payments will be monthly in arrears, with no progress payments during design or construction.
Submission Details
Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific. Submissions should include:
- Name, address, and location of available space.
- Ownership and contact information.
- Date of availability.
- Site plan, floor plan, parking plan, and ingress/egress details.
- Evidence of proper zoning, total ABOA/RSF, and proposed rental rate.
- Proof of being outside the 1-percent annual chance floodplain and within the delineated area.
- A Capabilities Statement detailing company information, SDVOSB/VOSB status (if applicable), SAM registration, a summary of at least three similar projects, and evidence of financing capability.
Eligibility & Set-Aside Focus
The primary NAICS code is 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. While no specific set-aside is currently designated, the market research aims to identify qualified SDVOSB, VOSB, and Small Business firms. All business concerns are encouraged to respond. SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be registered in VA's VIP site.
Important Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only. The VA is not obligated to award a lease based on responses and will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding. The government is limited to paying no more than the appraised fair rental value. Estimated occupancy is July 2027.