Texas City New Replacing Lease

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256), is seeking proposals for a new replacing lease in Texas City, TX. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for approximately 37,125 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) of contiguous space (33,000 ANSI/BOMA SF) for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The lease term is 20 years (10 years firm), with an anticipated commencement around January 1, 2027. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Proposals are due by February 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The VA requires a modern, quality building within a specified Area of Consideration in Texas City, TX. Key requirements include:

• Space: 37,125 RSF (33,000 ANSI/BOMA SF) for clinical use, including PACT teamlets, audiology, optometry, and PT/OT services.
• Parking: 135 surface/outside spaces, with 5 designated handicapped accessible.
• Amenities: Proximity to restaurants, retail, and public transportation within a 2,640-foot walkable distance.
• Building Standards: Must meet specific construction, efficiency, accessibility, fire protection, and life safety requirements. Properties must be outside the 100-year flood plain and avoid incompatible uses (e.g., cannabis dispensaries, industrial areas).
• Environmental: ENERGY STAR label requirements, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) required.
• Services: Fully serviced, turnkey lease, including janitorial services, site management, and adherence to VA's IT infrastructure standards.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Fully serviced, turnkey lease.
• Period of Performance: 20 Years (10 Years Firm).
• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• Product/Service Code: X1DB (Lease/Rental Of Laboratories And Clinics).
• Lease Commencement: On or about January 1, 2027.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Submission Deadline: February 2, 2026, by 1:00 PM CST.
• Submission Method: Email to christina.richardson1@va.gov.
• Evaluation Criteria: Best value tradeoff process, with technical factors significantly more important than price. Key factors include Technical Capability, Operations and Maintenance Plan, Past Performance, Design Team and General Contractor Qualifications, Project Management Plan, and Price.
• Required Forms: Offerors must complete GSA Form 1364 (Proposal to Lease Space) and GSA Form 1217 (Lessor's Annual Cost Statement). A Past Performance Questionnaire (Exhibit M) must be completed by current or former tenants.
• Registration: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
• Amendments: An amendment removed/modified LEED requirements, clarifying that one certifying requirement (LEED or Green Globes) is needed for either Tenant Interiors or New Building, but not both. No further questions will be answered.

Key Attachments

Bidders should review detailed exhibits covering:

• Lease Templates: EXHIBIT A Global Lease Template L100, EXHIBIT E General Clauses.
• Technical Specifications: Exhibit S Room_Data_Matrix, Exhibit N VA_Leased_CBOC_Design_Narrative, EXHIBIT K Space Plan, Exhibit B Agency Specific Requirements.
• Operational Requirements: Exhibit Q Safety Fire Protection EM Appendix, Exhibit O Janitorial Services and Site Management, Exhibit P Operations and Maintenance OM Plan, EXHIBIT C Security Requirements.
• Cost & Compliance: EXHIBIT I Wage Determination, Exhibit L Tenant Improvements Cost Summary, EXHIBIT G Form 1217, EXHIBIT J FAR 52.204-24 Representation Digital.
• Solicitation Provisions: EXHIBIT D 3516 Solicitation Provisions.