X1DB-Florence, KY CBOC New Replacing- 36C25025R0029 - SDVSOB Set Aside

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) solicits proposals for a lease of approximately 16,500 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet of contiguous space. The government is seeking a modern, sound, and substantially constructed building in good condition. The lease term can be up to 20 years, including non-firm terms, with government termination rights.

• Space: Approximately 16,500 ANSI/BOMA square feet (ABOA) of contiguous space.

• Building Quality: Modern, sound, substantial construction with acceptable facade materials.

• Parking: 150 surface/outside parking spaces required, including 15 ADA-compliant spaces, secured and lit.

• Location: Area of Consideration is bounded by specific roads in Florence, OH.

• Amenities: Proximity to restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, shopping, and a hospital or stand-alone emergency room is required. Public transportation access (bus rapid transit stop within 2,640 feet) is also a requirement.

• Unique Requirements: Single floor space preferred, no bifurcated sites, no atriums, specific column size, not in FEMA 100-year floodplain, zoned for VA use, not in close proximity to incompatible uses (e.g., liquor establishments, cannabis dispensaries, correctional facilities, etc.), not in close proximity to residential or industrial areas, no apartment space within the same building.

• Sustainability: Energy efficiency standards and potential cost-effective improvements are required, including ENERGY STAR® certification or equivalent within 18 months of occupancy for new buildings. LEED®-NC credits for Silver level certification are required for projects 10,000 RSF and above.

• Security: Facility Security Level II requirements apply.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but implies a lease agreement.

• Period of Performance: Lease term up to 20 years, with options. Commencement date on or about June 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Submission Deadline: Offers due by April 21, 2026, by 3:00 PM local time.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email or VA accessible cloud/server. Paper submissions will not be considered.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value tradeoff process, considering price and technical factors. Technical merit becomes more important as proposals become more equal in price.

• Key Deadlines: Offers due April 21, 2026. Anticipated award on or before September 1, 2026.

• This requirement has been set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• NAICS code: 531120 (Exception).

• Offerors must submit pricing for alternative lease terms (20 years firm, 20-year term/15-year firm, 15-year term/10-year firm).

• Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) are required prior to Lease Award.

• A list of RLP documents is provided, including various GSA forms, security requirements, and agency-specific requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (No. 0001) modifies the Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) 36C25025R0029 as follows:

• Section 1.12: Contact information has been updated.

• Section 3.02(2): The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 21, 2026.

• Section 3.02(3): The anticipated award date has been updated to September 1, 2026.

• SAM.Gov Posting: The title header has been corrected to reflect the SDVSB set-aside status of the RLP.

• Section 1.12 (Contact Information)

• Section 3.02(2) (Proposal Submission Date)

• Section 3.02(3) (Anticipated Award Date)

• SAM.Gov Posting Header

• The proposal submission deadline is extended to April 21, 2026.

• The anticipated award date is updated to September 1, 2026.

All other terms and conditions of the original RLP remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) solicits proposals for a lease of approximately 16,500 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet of contiguous space. The purpose is to procure a lease that meets specific government requirements for a facility to be occupied by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

• Space: Approximately 16,500 ABOA square feet of Class A office space.

• Building: Modern, sound, and substantial construction; acceptable facade materials; if not new, must have undergone modernization or adaptive reuse.

• Parking: 150 surface/outside parking spaces required, including 15 ADA-compliant spaces, secured and lit.

• Lease Term: Up to 20 years, including non-firm (soft) terms, with government termination rights after the firm term (90 days' notice).

• Occupancy Date: On or about June 2027, or upon acceptance of the space, whichever is later.

• Location: Area of Consideration is bounded by specific roads in Florence, OH.

• Unique Requirements: Single floor preferred, accessible elevator, no bifurcated sites, specific column size, not in FEMA 100-year floodplain, zoned for VA use, proximity to amenities, accessible to major roadways, compatible with VA's intended use.

• Energy Efficiency: Buildings must meet ENERGY STAR® label requirements or equivalent, with specific exceptions and renovation agreements.

• Environmental: No known hazardous conditions; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment required.

• Historic Preservation: Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implies a lease agreement.

• Period of Performance: Up to 20 years, with options.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Offers due by April 20, 2026, by 3:00 PM local time.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email or VA accessible cloud/server. Paper submissions will not be considered.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value tradeoff process, considering price and technical factors. Technical factors are less important than price initially, but become more important as proposals become equal in price.

• Key Deadlines: Offers must remain open and pricing valid until award date. VA anticipates award on or before July 1, 2026.

• This requirement has been set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Offerors must submit pricing for all lease term alternatives (20-year firm, 20-year/15-year firm, 15-year/10-year firm).

• Offerors are required to prepare Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) prior to Lease Award.

• Broker commission and commission credit are intentionally deleted.

• NAICS code: 531120 (Exception).