X1DB--FY26 New Replacement/Relocation: Homestead CBOC Amendment 0002
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 seeking proposals for the FY26 New Replacement/Relocation: Homestead Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Homestead, Florida. This is an amendment to the Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) for approximately 17,350 to 17,400 ABOA square feet of contiguous space. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a modern quality building, either new or existing (with modernization/adaptive reuse), to house a CBOC. The lease term is 10 years with a 5-year firm period. Key requirements include:
- Space: 17,350 to 17,400 ABOA square feet, all on one floor.
- Occupancy Date: August 15, 2027.
- Parking: Minimum of 150 surface/outside parking spaces.
- Location: Within specific boundaries in Homestead, FL, outside the 100-year flood plain.
- Sustainability: Offerors can propose either LEED or Green Globes certification.
- Accessibility: ADA compliant entryway, sidewalks, and interior.
- Services: Fully serviced lease including janitorial, cable, internet, security monitoring, and maintenance.
- Security: Facility Security Level II requirements, including VSS and IDS.
Key Changes (Amendment 0002)
This amendment introduces several critical updates:
- Building Acceptance: Both new and existing buildings are now accepted.
- Sustainability: "Green Globes" requirements are added as an alternative to LEED.
- Parking: Minimum parking spaces increased from 80 to 150.
- Occupancy Date: Changed to August 15, 2027.
- Bus Stop Proximity: Required distance changed to 2,640 feet.
- Seismic Safety: RLP sections related to seismic safety requirements have been deleted.
- Exhibit B: Replaced with a revised version dated January 8, 2026.
- Response Deadline: Extended to February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Lease Agreement.
- Product Service Code: X1DB (Lease/Rental Of Laboratories And Clinics).
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Exception).
- Set-Aside: Not specified. Socio-economic status claims (SDVOSB/VOSB) are addressed.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Site-Specific Technical Requirements, Architect Engineering Design, Emergency Response Time, Property Management & Operations/Maintenance Team, Construction Contractor Team, Occupancy Date Readiness, Available Space, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors are considered more important than price. Offerors must submit:
- GSA Forms 1217 and 1364.
- Security Unit Price List and Tenant Improvements (TI) Unit Price List.
- Design Intent Drawings (DIDs), scaled floorplans, and parking plan.
- Evidence of funding, zoning compliance, and ownership.
- Fire Protection and Life Safety (FPLS) submission.
- Active registration in SAM.gov.
- All documents must be final, signed, and initialed on each page.
Contact Information
For inquiries and proposal submission, contact Javier Correa, Lease Contracting Officer, at javier.correaochoa@va.gov or 786-299-2659.