X1DZ--Huntsville, Alabama Women's Health Clinic Lease
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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.
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 via a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify potential sources and suitable locations for a Women's Health Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama. The VA seeks to lease approximately 20,000 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) for a term of up to 20 years. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to gather information from the market. Expressions of Interest are due March 26, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The VA aims to lease space for a fully serviced Women's Health Clinic. The required space is approximately 20,000 NUSF (27,000 Rentable Square Feet or 24,000 ANSI/BOMA Square Feet), contiguous, and on no more than one floor. The lease term can be up to 20 years (firm and soft). The facility must comply with current building, seismic, ADA, and VA Life Safety codes. A fully serviced lease includes all utilities, maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), real estate taxes, landscaping, cleaning, garbage/snow removal, pest control, insurance, and alarm systems.
Location Requirements
The desired property must be located within a specific delineated area in Huntsville, AL, with detailed boundary roads provided in the notice. Key requirements include:
- Parking: 100 total dedicated parking spaces, including ADA compliant spaces.
- Accessibility: First-floor location or elevator access if not on the first floor.
- Public Transportation: Within a walkable mile of public transportation.
- Proximity Restrictions: No gun stores, pawn shops, adult entertainment clubs, liquor stores, medical marijuana distributors, or methadone clinics within a walkable mile.
- City Zip Code: 35805.
Contract Details & Submission
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, except Miniwarehouses).
- Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million.
- Submission Deadline: March 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Joel.Garceau@va.gov.
- Required Information (All Respondents): Building name/address, amount of space and proposed rates (NUSF, RSF, ANSI/BOMA), ownership details, parking availability, socio-economic category (if applicable), and contact information.
- Capabilities Statement (SDVOSB/VOSB Firms Only): Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) are specifically invited to submit a Capabilities Statement. This statement should demonstrate technical skills, financial capabilities, SBA registration (certifications.sba.gov), SAM.gov registration, and up to three relevant project summaries (3-page limit) from the past five years, along with evidence of financing capability.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a request for proposals or guarantee a future solicitation. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in responding and is limited by law to pay no more than the appraised fair rental value for space.