X1DB--Worcester Plantation St CBOC - Succeeding Lease
Overview
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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 conducting a Sources Sought for a Succeeding Lease for the Worcester Plantation St Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The VA intends to award a sole source lease to Worcester City Campus Corporation but is seeking capabilities statements from interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is economically advantageous. Responses are due June 23, 2026, by 4 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
The VA currently occupies clinical space at 377 Plantation St, Worcester, MA, under an expired lease. To maintain mission requirements, the Worcester CBOC must remain operational. The Government intends to award a succeeding lease to the current lessor under GSAM Part 570.402, citing potential substantial duplication of costs if awarded to another location. However, the VA will consider alternative space if it is economically advantageous and if all relocation costs (physical move, tenant improvements, telecommunications, non-productive agency downtime) can be offset by competition.
Requirements
- Space: Approximately 13,500 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) of Medical Space.
- Location: Must be within the City Limits of Worcester, MA.
- Availability: Space must be available for immediate occupancy.
- Term: Estimated 20-year lease with a 10-year firm term.
- Tenant Improvements: No tenant improvements will be performed under the succeeding lease award.
- Parking: 45 spaces, including 10 disabled access parking spaces.
Submission Requirements
This is not a Request for Lease Proposals. Interested parties who believe they can provide a facility satisfying the requirements are invited to submit a written statement of capability with supporting evidence.
- Deadline: June 23, 2026, by 4 PM EST.
- Method: Email to Melinda.Sandrson@va.gov.
- Capabilities Statement Content:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, Dunn & Bradstreet number, and e-mail.
- Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status (VIP registration: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/).
- Evidence of ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, $47 million size standard) and SAM.gov registration.
- Summary of at least three similar projects (designing, constructing, managing Federal leased or healthcare facilities) completed in the past five years (3-page limit).
- Evidence of bonding capacity ($100,000 bid bond, capability for payment/performance bonds).
- Evidence of capability to obtain financing for a project of this size. A narrative describing company capability may also be included.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
Responses will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). All small businesses and other interested parties are encouraged to respond for market research purposes.
Important Notes
This advertisement is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on any response and will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding.