X1DB--SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR POTENTIAL LEASE PROCUREMENT (SEE ATTACHMENT)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for approximately 13,000 - 15,500 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managements Association (ANSI/BOMA) Square Feet (ABOA SF), not to exceed 20,000 Rentable Square Feet (RSF), for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Santa Cruz, CA. This is a notice of a potential opportunity and not a solicitation for offers or proposals. The VA is looking to identify potential sources and suitable locations.

• Approximately 13,000 – 15,500 ABOA SF / not to exceed 20,000 RSF of space.

• 55 parking spaces.

• Space can be in an existing building or new construction.

• Lease term: Up to twenty (20) years.

• Offered space must be on no more than two (2) contiguous floors; if two floors, suitable elevators must be provided.

• Space must be contiguous on each floor.

• Parking must be on-site and adjacent to the building.

• Space, parking, and entrance/egress cannot be in the FEMA 100-year flood plain.

• Space must be zoned for VA's intended use or have a rezoning plan.

• No apartment space or living quarters within the same building.

• A fully serviced lease may be required.

• A loading area is required, capable of accommodating box truck deliveries.

• Structured parking under the building is not permissible.

• Space must be compatible with VA's intended use and not in close proximity to residential, industrial, or incompatible uses (e.g., marijuana stores, firearms dealers, correctional facilities, railroad tracks, or within flight paths).

• Space must be in close proximity to amenities (restaurants, pharmacies, shopping) and public transportation.

• VA will not sublease space or enter into a ground lease.

• Space must meet federal and local Government requirements for fire protection, life safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards.

• Estimated date of occupancy: December 2027.

• Magnitude of anticipated construction/buildout: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.

• VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears; may elect lump-sum payment or amortization for tenant improvements. No progress payments during design/construction.

• Interested parties must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by April 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

• EOI submissions must include specific information detailed in the document (see list below).

• Submissions are to be sent via email to Alexander Ortiz (alexander.ortiz@va.gov) and Caitlin Cunningham (ccunningham@isiwdc.com).

• Market Survey tour estimated for May 11, 2026.

• This notice focuses on Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns for market research purposes, to determine if the acquisition should be set-aside.

• SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be registered in SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert).

• Joint Ventures (JV) must meet specific requirements, including a JV Agreement and UEI.

• All business concerns are encouraged to respond for market research purposes.

• The document includes a delineated area map for Santa Cruz, CA, defining the boundaries for acceptable property locations.

• A Capabilities Statement checklist and information sheet is provided for submission requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation seeking expressions of interest for an unspecified requirement. The contracting office is Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) located in McClellan Park, CA.

Details regarding the specific requirements, deliverables, or services are not provided in this notice. Bidders are directed to an "Expressions of Interest Advertisement" and an attached document titled "Santa Cruz CA SAM Ad 03062026" for detailed information.

No specific contract details such as type, period of performance, or estimated value are mentioned in this notice.

Interested parties must submit their responses by April 13, 2026, at 5 PM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA. Further instructions on submission and evaluation criteria are expected to be in the referenced attachments or advertisements.

No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are detailed in this notice.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24W26Q0096
• NAICS Code: 531120
• Product/Service Code: X1DB
• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 95652
• Place of Performance ZIP Code: 95060 (Country: United States)
• Point of Contact: Caitlin Cunningham (ccunningham@isiwdc.com) and VA Realty Specialist Alexander Ortiz (alexander.ortiz@va.gov).
• The archive period is 99 days after the response date.