X1DZ- Lease of Space for Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Dubois, PA - Space for 23,062 Net Usable Square Feet/ 27,647 ABOA/ 31,134 Rentable Square Feet
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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 soliciting proposals for the lease of space for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Dubois, PA. The VA requires approximately 23,062 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF), equating to 27,647 ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) SF or 31,134 Rentable Square Feet (RSF). This is a new, fully serviced, turnkey lease requirement with no incumbent Lessor. Proposals are due July 16, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks modern, quality building space that can be built out or renovated, or new construction designed to meet VA requirements. Key specifications include:
- Space: 23,062 NUSF (27,647 ABOA SF / 31,134 RSF).
- Building Quality: Sound construction with permanent facade materials (stone, marble, brick, stainless steel, aluminum). If not new, must be modernized.
- Parking: 215 surface/outside spaces for government use (11 handicap, 2 van accessible), with costs included in rental consideration.
- Roof Access: Potential requirement for antenna installation.
- Vending Facilities: Lessor to provide utilities and alterations for government-provided vending machines.
- Environmental: No known hazardous conditions; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) required. Compliance with NEPA and NHPA.
- Accessibility: Must meet lease requirements or include obligations for compliance.
- Safety: Must meet Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System requirements.
- Energy Efficiency: Buildings must have an ENERGY STAR® label or meet specific exceptions.
- Asbestos: Space must be free of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or have undamaged, nonfriable ACM.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fully serviced, turnkey lease.
- Lease Term: 15 Years (10 Firm, 5 Soft) with government termination rights (90 days' notice).
- Occupancy Date: On or about November 8, 2027, or upon receipt of occupancy permit and space acceptance.
- Offer Due Date: July 16, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due Date: June 29, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST (submit to Rachael.Hallock@va.gov).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email proposals as individual attachments to RACHAEL.HALLOCK@VA.GOV. No paper submissions or combined files.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a best-value tradeoff process. Technical factors (Location/Site Plan, Building Design, Lessor Capability, Project Management for Design/Build-out, Project Management for Lease Admin/Operations) and Past Performance are approximately equal in importance and, combined, are approximately equal to Price.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Exception).
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside, but HUBZone Small Business Concerns may elect to waive price preference.
Additional Notes
The Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) includes a draft lease (GSA Form L100) and VA Proposal to Lease Space (GSA Form 1364). Offerors should not complete the draft lease; it will be transcribed upon award. There will be no public opening of offers.