X1AA--Sanford, ME Vet Center New Lease Market Research

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for leasing approximately 1,918 ABOA square feet of medical/clinical office space in Sanford, Maine. This space will be used for a VA Vet Center. The VA is seeking expressions of interest from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Open Market Sources. Responses will help determine if a future acquisition should be set-aside. Submissions are due by 4:00 PM EST on May 28, 2026.

Scope of Interest

The VA requires an existing building to provide 1,918 ABOA SF of medical/clinical space, along with 10 dedicated parking spaces (or 5 per 1,000 RSF, whichever is greater), including ADA compliant spaces. The property must be located within the delineated city limits of Sanford, Maine, and not within a 100-year floodplain. Key requirements include:

• Space Configuration: Single, contiguous floor, not below ground, with automatic entrance doors. No atriums, irregular shapes, or space split between floors.
• Accessibility & Compliance: Must be handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), VA Barrier Free Design Standard, and VA physical security requirements.
• Utilities: Metro-ethernet data and voice communication circuits must be available.
• Proximity: Accessible to public transportation (within a walkable mile) and not located near incompatible uses (e.g., liquor establishments, pawn shops, methadone clinics). Apartment space or other living quarters are not permitted within the same building.
• Lease Term: Anticipated as 1 year with two 6-month options, or a 2-year term with 1 year firm.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
• NAICS Code: 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), with a $47 million small business size standard.
• Response Due: May 28, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
• Published: May 22, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit comprehensive information including:

• Offeror Details: Company name, address, DUNS, POC, phone, email.
• Property Information: Address, location map (within delineated area), evidence of ownership/authority, site plan, floor plan, gross square footage, age of building.
• Financials: Base shell annual rent cost and operating cost (total Annual Serviced Rent) in both ABOA and RSF for the full lease term.
• Compliance & Features: FEMA map (outside floodplain), ingress/egress description, parking details, public transportation proximity, title issues, zoning, utility availability, seismic compliance, and proposed changes for VA use.
• Capabilities Statement: SDVOSB/VOSB firms must provide VIP registration, SAM.gov listing, three relevant project summaries (past 5 years, 3-page limit), bonding capacity ($100,000 bid bond, payment/performance bonds), and evidence of financing capability.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

This is market research to identify capable SDVOSB, VOSB, and Open Market Sources. Responses will inform the VA's decision on whether to set aside a future acquisition for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns. SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be registered in VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/. All businesses must demonstrate technical skills and financial capabilities.

Additional Notes

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a lease award. The government will not pay for costs incurred in responding.