X1DB--Notice of Intent for Succeeding Lease - Rutland, VT 05701
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 conducting market research for a succeeding lease for medical/clinical space in Rutland, VT. The VA intends to award a sole source lease under General Services Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Part 570.402, but is seeking statements of capability from interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The current lease has expired, and the VA will consider alternative space if economically advantageous and if relocation costs can be offset by competition. Responses are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The VA requires approximately 5,276 ABOA / 5,633 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) of Outpatient Clinics & Medical Office space. Key requirements include:
- Location: Within the City of Rutland, VT, with specific boundaries (North: Route 4/West Street, South: Residential property/Travers Pl, East: Forest Street, West: Residential/Meadow Street).
- Accessibility: Must be handicapped accessible and ADA compliant.
- Parking: 32 on-site parking spaces, including 2 ADA compliant spaces.
- Configuration: First floor contiguous space is preferred, but non-contiguous and/or other floor levels with working elevators will be considered if ADA compliant.
- Availability: Space must be currently available for occupancy.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent for Succeeding Lease (X1DB - Lease/Rental Of Laboratories And Clinics).
- Term: Estimated up to 10 years total (5-year firm term, 5-year non-firm term).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM (EST).
- Published Date: March 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This advertisement is NOT a Request for Lease Proposals. It is for market research purposes only. Interested parties who believe they can provide a facility satisfying the requirements are invited to submit a written statement of capability with supporting evidence. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted. Required submission information includes: specific property details, photos, general layout of the space, location, and approximate price-per-square-foot. Submissions should be emailed to Melinda.Sanderson@va.gov.
Additional Notes
The VA assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on responses and will not pay commissions. Offerors are responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this advertisement. This notice does not obligate the Government to award any lease contract.