X1DB-- Lakeside CBOC Lease New Replacing Lease
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 issuing a Presolicitation Notice for a new lease to replace the existing Lakeside CBOC facility. The VA seeks 16,000 to 16,700 ABOA square feet of office and medical space in Chicago, Illinois, within a specific delineated area. This opportunity is for a 20-year full term with a 10-year firm term. Expressions of Interest are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a fully serviced lease for office and medical space. Key requirements include:
- Location: Chicago, IL, within the delineated area: N: E. Chicago Ave., S: E. Illinois St, E: N. Lake Shore Drive, W: N Michigan Ave.
- Size: Minimum 16,000 ABOA Sq. Ft. to Maximum 16,700 ABOA Sq. Ft.
- Space Type: Office, Medical.
- Parking: 45 total parking spaces (surface or structured).
- Standards: Must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability. Space must not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain.
- Compliance: Entities must familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Notice / Sources Sought (for a lease)
- Full Term: 20 years
- Firm Term: 10 years
- Option Term: N/A
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Expressions of Interest Due: March 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM Central Time.
- Market Survey (Estimated): March 23, 2026 - April 9, 2026.
- Estimated Occupancy: June 1, 2029.
- Published: February 19, 2026.
Submission & Contact
Interested parties should send Expressions of Interest via email to Julie LeCourt, Lease Contracting Officer, at Julie.lecourt@va.gov. This notice is for planning purposes and to gather market information.