Department of Veterans Affairs · 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C25027R0003
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
531120
Product service code
X1DB
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-07-31
Response deadline
Aug 31, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Flint
Contracting contact
kevin.adkins@va.gov
Market intelligence
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 8 of 8 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 8 SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 36C25027R0003. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for 23,600 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of Medical Clinic Space in the area of Flint, MI. Notice: This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of contents of the furnished information found within this advertisement; the Government is under no responsibility to respond to and is unable to answer any inquiries regarding this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. The NAICS Code is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $41.5 Million. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is also conducting market research, seeking capable sources that are classified and registered as either Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that are interested in leasing space to the Department of Veterans Affairs. To be considered as SDVOSB or VOSB, IAW VAAR 819.7003(b), the offeror must be registered and verified in the Dynamic Small Business database at the time of submission of the offer and prior to award of any contract; to be eligible for any award (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm ). Provide proof of verification. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. Contracting Office Address: Kevin Adkins, (317) 988 1544, Network Contracting Office 10, Suite 325 - 8888 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to lease 23,600 ABOA Square Feet (SF) of medical office space and a minimum of 100 parking spaces for use by the VA as a Consolidated Medical Clinic in the delineated area explained below within the area of Flint, Michigan. The space shall be located within the delineated area stated below. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. ABOA is generally defined as the space remaining once common areas, lessor areas, and non-programmatic areas required by code are deducted from the rentable square feet of the facility. ABOA does not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. VA will provide all detailed definitions, should a solicitation for offers or request for proposals be issued for this project. Lease Term: Up to 20 Years Delineated Area: To receive consideration, submitted properties must be located within the area described below, which is bound by the following roads or must front on any of the following boundary lines: North Boundary: Calkins road South Boundary: Miller Rd East Boundary: S. Ballenger HWY West Boundary: Linden Rd The attached map of the delineated area is provided for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (1) Offered Space shall be located on a single floor within one building; located on the Ground level or first (1st) floor. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. However, existing space within a single tenant building is preferred. (2) Bifurcated sites, inclusive of parking, are not permissible. (3) The following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums, extremely long or narrow runs of space (more than twice as long as wide), irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage. (4) Column size shall not exceed two (2) feet square and space between columns and/or walls shall not be less than twenty (20 ) feet (5) Offered space shall not be a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain, formerly referred to as 100-year floodplain. (6) Offered space shall be zoned for VA s intended use. (7) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to a property with incompatible uses, including but not limited to the following uses: liquor establishments, Cannabis dispensaries, drug and alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, establishments where firearms are sold/discharged, railroad tracks, or within flight paths. (8) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods or industrial areas. (9) Space will not be considered where apartment space or other living quarters are located within the same building. (10) Offered space must be located in close proximity to amenities including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, and shopping. (11) Offered space must be easily accessible to multiple major roadways which provide multiple routes of travel; (12) A subway, light rail, or bus stop shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the building, but generally not exceeding a safely accessible, walkable 2,640 feet from the principal functional entrance of the building; (13) Structured parking under the space is not permissible. (14) Offered space must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the solicitation for offers or requests for proposals. (15) A fully serviced lease is required. (16) Offered space must be compatible with VA s intended use. All submissions should include the following information: (1) Name and address of current property owner; (2) Address or described location of building; (3) A statement as to whether the building lies within the Delineated Area; (4) Location on map, demonstrating the building lies within the Delineated Area; (5) Description of ingress/egress to the building from a public right-of-way; (6) Description of the uses of adjacent properties; (7) FEMA map of location evidencing floodplain status; (8) A description of any planned land development or construction that will affect the site, including neighboring projects and road/utility line construction; (9) Site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, and parking; (10) Floor Plan, Parking Plan and ABOA/RSF/NUSF, of proposed space; (11) A document indicating the type of zoning; (12) A description of any changes to the property necessary to be compatible with VA s intended use; (13) Building owners shall provide evidence of ownership. Non-owners (e.g. prospective developers/lessors) submitting a building shall provide evidence of permission or authority granted by property owner to submit the building to VA for development; (14) Any information related to title issues, easements, and restrictions on the use of the building; (15) A statement indicating the current availability of utilities serving the proposed space or property. (16) If you are qualified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings with a small business size standard of $41.5 million, please read the below attachment, entitled, VOSB or SDVOSB Status . You are invited, but not required to submit a Capabilities Statement; All interested parties must respond to this advertisement via e-mail no later than June 8, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME to: Kevin Adkins- kevin.adkins@va.gov Market Survey (Estimated): September 2026 Occupancy (Estimated): November 2028 Attachment - VOSB or SDVOSB Status This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC § 8127. The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for this project is: __ (a) Less than $25,000; __ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000; (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000; __ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000 __ (e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000; (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000; (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000; X (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000; __ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000; __ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000; __ (l) More than $100,000,000. VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears upon facility acceptance and may elect to make a single lump-sum payment or amortize over the course of the firm term for specified tenant improvements. VA makes no progress payments during the design or construction/build-out phases of the project. Project Requirements: This Sources Sought Notice seeks information from Potential Offerors who are capable of successfully performing a lease contract, including design and construction of the facility described above, for a term of up to Twenty (20) years, inclusive of all options, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term, at a fair and reasonable price. SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. To be considered as SDVOSB or VOSB, IAW VAAR 819.7003(b), the offeror must be registered and verified in the Dynamic Small Business database at the time of submission of the offer and prior to the award of any contract; to be eligible for any award. (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm ). Provide proof of verification. Capabilities Statement Will Include: 1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, SAM Unique Entity ID Number, and e-mail address; 2. Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm 3. Evidence of ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov ), including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system; 4. A summary describing up to three (3) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your company s experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or healthcare facilities relevant to the project described above. (3-page limit); 5. Evidence of at least a conditional commitment of funds in an amount necessary to prepare the Space. If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability. All business concerns are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement if they are interested in participating in this project.
Contact
Point of contact
Kevin Adkins
Role
the contracting officer
Email
kevin.adkins@va.gov
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