X1AA--Grand Rapids Vet Center Relocation
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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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Network Contract Office 10, is soliciting proposals for a fully serviced lease for approximately 5,206 to 6,109 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet of medical/office space in Grand Rapids, MI. This opportunity is designated as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Set-Aside, targeting a new Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center (Vet Center). Proposals are due by July 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a modern, sound, and well-maintained facility to house the Grand Rapids Vet Center. The space must be contiguous, preferably in a single-tenant stand-alone building or on the first/second floor of a multi-tenant building, avoiding bifurcated sites. Key requirements include 24 surface parking spaces (6 ADA compliant), compliance with Federal and Local Government standards for fire safety, physical security (Facility Security Level II), accessibility, seismic, and sustainability (Energy Star label within 18 months of occupancy). The lease must be fully serviced, encompassing janitorial, basic cable, guest high-speed internet Wi-Fi, security monitoring, and maintenance. Specific interior and exterior signage, sound isolation (STC 45 for clinical areas), and a sound masking system are mandatory. The location must be within a delineated area of Grand Rapids, accessible to major roadways and public transit, and in proximity to amenities, while avoiding incompatible adjacent uses or FEMA 100-year floodplains.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a lease agreement with a term of up to 20 years, inclusive of all options (e.g., 10-year firm with 10-year non-firm). The estimated magnitude for construction/buildout is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Payments will be monthly in arrears, with no progress payments during design or construction. The NAICS Code is 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) with a size standard of $41.5 million.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted online via email to Kevin.Adkins@va.gov or a VA accessible cloud/server by July 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time. Paper submissions will not be considered. Requests for Information (RFIs) will be accepted until June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Evaluation will proceed on a Go/No-Go basis for technical compliance, followed by a best value tradeoff considering technical factors (Building, Architectural and Design Concept, Site Development, Project Management, Operation, and Maintenance Plan, Past Performance) and Price. Offerors must submit pricing for all lease term alternatives and ensure their offers remain valid until the award date.
Eligibility & Notes
This acquisition is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Set-Aside, with awards made to responsible VOSB or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offerors. VOSB/SDVOSB firms must be registered in VA’s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) and SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert). Numerous exhibits detail specific requirements, including forms for proposal submission (GSA Form 1364), cost breakdowns (GSA Form 1217, Exhibit K TICS Table), security (Exhibit F FSL II), and compliance (Exhibit S Building Energy Performance, Exhibit T FAR 52.204-24). Bidders are advised to review all attached documents thoroughly.