X1DB-Florence, KY CBOC New Replacing- 36C25025R0029 - Full and Open
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 soliciting proposals for a lease of approximately 16,500 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet for a new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Florence, KY. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due by April 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a lease for a Class A office space of approximately 16,500 ABOA square feet. The building must be of modern, sound construction, or have undergone recent modernization. Key requirements include 150 surface/outside parking spaces (15 ADA-compliant, secured, and lit), a single floor preference, an accessible elevator, and no bifurcated sites. The location must be within specific boundaries in Florence, KY, not in a FEMA 100-year floodplain, and zoned for VA use. The facility must be accessible to major roadways and compatible with the VA's intended use. Buildings must meet ENERGY STAR® label requirements or equivalent, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is required.
Contract & Timeline
This is a lease agreement with a potential term of up to 20 years, including non-firm terms, with government termination rights after the firm term (90 days' notice). The anticipated occupancy date is on or about June 2027. Offerors must submit pricing for all lease term alternatives (20-year firm, 20-year/15-year firm, 15-year/10-year firm). The VA anticipates award on or before July 1, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by April 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time, and must be submitted electronically via email or a VA accessible cloud/server. Paper submissions will not be considered. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff process, considering both price and technical factors. Technical factors are initially less important than price but gain importance as proposals become closer in price. Offerors are required to prepare Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) prior to Lease Award.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Kenneth Staiduhar (kenneth.staiduhar@va.gov, 216-707-7775) Secondary Contact: Lee Grant (Lee.Grant@va.gov)