GSA TEMPLATE R100 FOR VA (5/26)

VA REQUEST FOR

LEASE

PROPOSALS

NO.

36C10F26R0052 Canton, OH

Offers due by 9/14/2026

In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the RLP must be received no later than 5:00 ET on the date above. See “Receipt Of Lease Proposals” herein for additional information.

A Pre-Bid conference is scheduled to be held virtually on 08/05/2026 at 10:00AM ET. Parties interested in attending are required to pre-register by submitting a Pre-Bid Conference Registration Form (see in List of RLP Documents) to no later than 7/31/2026 4:00 PM

ET.

UNRESTRICTED

(FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION)

This Request for Lease Proposals ("RLP") sets forth instructions and requirements for proposals for a Lease described in the RLP documents.

Proposals conforming to the RLP requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the Method of Award set forth herein to select an Offeror for award. The Government will award the Lease to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions herein.

The information collection requirements contained in this Solicitation/Contract, that are not required by regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned the OMB Control No. 3090-0086.

GLOBAL RLP

GSA TEMPLATE R100 for VA (5/26)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOBAL RLP

SECTION 1 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

1.01 GENERAL INFORMATION (FEB 2026)

1.02 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE, LEASE TERM, AND OCCUPANCY DATE (VA MAY 2026)

1.03 AREA OF CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

1.04 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2026)

1.05 NEIGHBORHOOD, PARKING, LOCATION AMENITIES, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (VA MAY 2026)

1.06 LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (VA MAY 2026)

1.07 AMENDMENTS TO THE RLP (JUN 2012)

1.08 LEASE DESCRIPTION (FEB 2026)

1.09 RELATIONSHIP OF RLP BUILDING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (OCT 2016)

1.10 PRICING OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (VA FEB 2026)

1.11 SECURITY LEVEL DETERMINATION FOR FACILITY HOUSING OTHER FEDERAL TENANTS (APR 2011)

1.12 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (FEB 2026)

1.13 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD (OCT 2023)

SECTION 2 ELIGIBILITY AND PREFERENCES FOR AWARD

2.01 EFFICIENCY OF LAYOUT (AUG 2011)

2.02 FLOODPLAINS (FEB 2026)

2.03 INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.04 INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.05 ASBESTOS (FEB 2026)

2.06 ACCESSIBILITY (SEP 2013)

2.07 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY (SEP 2013)

2.08 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (FEB 2026)

2.09 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (SEP 2013)

2.10 DUE DILIGENCE AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (VA FEB 2026)

2.11 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (VA FEB 2026)

2.12 CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY (VA FEB 2026)

SECTION 3 HOW TO OFFER

3.01 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFEROR AND SUBMITTALS (VA FEB 2026)

3.02 RECEIPT OF LEASE PROPOSALS (VA FEB 2026)

3.03 PRICING TERMS AND SUBMITTALS (VA FEB 2026)

3.04 BUDGET SCOREKEEPING; OPERATING LEASE TREATMENT (APR 2011)

3.05 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (VA FEB 2026)

3.06 INTENTIONALLY DELETED (FEB 2026)

3.07 INTENTIONALLY DELETED (FEB 2026)

3.08 OPERATING COSTS REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (VA FEB 2026)

SECTION 4 METHOD OF AWARD

4.01 NEGOTIATIONS (FEB 2026)

4.02 HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN PRICE PREFERENCE WAIVER (FEB 2026)

4.03 AWARD BASIS (VA FEB 2026)

4.04 PRESENT VALUE PRICE EVALUATION (VA FEB 2026)

4.05 AWARD (VA FEB 2026)

SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

5.01 MODIFIED RLP PARAGRAPHS (VA FEB 2026)

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REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSALS

NO. 36C10F26R0052

7/23/2026 GLOBAL RLP GSA TEMPLATE for VA R100 (MAY 2026)

SECTION 1 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

1.01 GENERAL INFORMATION (FEB 2026)

A. This Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) sets forth instructions and requirements for proposals for a Lease described in the RLP documents.

The Government will evaluate proposals conforming to the RLP requirements in accordance with the Method of Award set forth below to select an Offeror for award. The Government will award the Lease to the selected Offeror, subject to the conditions below.

B. Included in the RLP documents is a lease template setting forth the lease term and other terms and conditions of the Lease contemplated by this RLP and a GSA Proposal to Lease Space (GSA Form 1364) on which Offeror must submit its offered rent and other price data, together with required information and submissions. The Lease paragraph titled “Definitions and General Terms” must apply to the terms of this RLP.

C. Do not attempt to complete the lease template. Upon selection for award, VA will transcribe the successful Offeror’s final offered rent and other price data included on the GSA Form 1364 into the lease and transmit the completed Lease, including any appropriate attachments, to the successful Offeror for execution. Neither the RLP nor any other part of an Offeror’s proposal must be part of the Lease except to the extent expressly incorporated therein. The Offeror should review the completed Lease for accuracy and consistency with his or her proposal, sign and date the first page, initial each subsequent page of the Lease, and return it to the Lease Contracting Officer (LCO).

D. The Offeror's executed Lease must constitute a firm offer. No Lease must be formed until the LCO executes the Lease and delivers a signed copy to the Offeror.

E. Offeror may not use Federal agency name(s) and/or acronym(s), e.g., General Services Administration, GSA, or Department of Veterans Affairs, VA, in the entity name that owns and/or leases the Space to VA.

1.02 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE, LEASE TERM, AND OCCUPANCY DATE (VA MAY 2026)

A. The Government is seeking a minimum of 52,290 to a maximum of 60,134 of American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet (SF) of contiguous space within the Area of Consideration set forth below. See Section 2 of the Lease for applicable ANSI/BOMA standards. The proposed Rentable Square Feet (RSF) must not exceed 70,592 RSF.

B. The Space must be located in a modern quality Building of sound and substantial construction with a facade of stone, marble, brick, stainless steel, aluminum or other permanent materials in good condition and acceptable to the LCO. If not a new Building, the Space offered must be in a Building that has undergone, or will complete by occupancy, modernization or adaptive reuse for the Space with modern conveniences.

C. The Government is seeking no fewer than the number of parking spaces mandated by local code (or, if no local minimum applies, no fewer than approximately 5 spaces per 1,000 ABOA SF) and no more than 300 surface/outside parking spaces, reserved for the exclusive use of the Government. These spaces must be secured and lit in accordance with the Security Requirements set forth in the Lease. Offeror must include the cost of this parking as part of the rental consideration.

D. As part of the rental consideration, the Government may require use of part of the Building roof for the installation of antenna(s). If antenna space is required, specifications regarding the type of antenna(s) and mounting requirements are included in the agency requirements information provided with this RLP.

E. Approximately 250 ABOA SF will be used for the operation of a vending facility under the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 USC 107

et. seq.). The Government will control the number, kind, and locations of vending facilities and will control and receive income from all automatic vending machines. Offeror must provide necessary utilities and make related alterations. The cost of the improvements is part of Tenant Improvement (TI) costs. The Government will not compete with other facilities having exclusive rights in the Building. The Offeror must advise the Government if such rights exist.

F. The Offeror must submit price proposals for each of the following scenarios:

1. Alternative A) 15-year firm term; and

2. Alternative B) 20-year firm term.

The LCO reserves the right to award a contract based on any alternative lease term listed above in the best interest of the Government. All the terms and conditions contained herein must prevail throughout the term of the lease. The Offeror is advised that it must submit pricing for all alternates listed above in order to be considered responsive. An Offeror submitting different or fewer pricing alternates may be rejected as non-responsive by the LCO.

G. The Government requires that the Space be ready for occupancy within 28 months of the Lease Award Date.

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1.03 AREA OF CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

The Government requests Space in an area bounded as follows:

North: E on Applegrove St NW South: W on US-30, N on Reff Rd SW, W on 13th St SW East: S on N Main St, S on S Main St, S on Cleveland Ave NW, E on 30th St NW, S on Market Ave N, S on Cherry Ave NE West: N on Whipple Ave SW, N on Whipple Ave NW, W on Fulton Dr. NW, N on Frank Ave NW

Buildings with Property boundary(ies) on the boundary streets are deemed to be within the delineated Area of Consideration.

1.04 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2026)

The Building and/or Property offered must have the following features as a minimum requirement:

A. The following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums or other areas interrupting contiguous space, 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.

B. Space will not be considered where apartment space or other living quarters are located within the same building.

C. Offered space must be compatible for VA’s intended use.

D. Offered space will not be considered if it is located close enough to railroad tracks, flight paths, or any existing facility, business, or operation that produces excessive noise or vibration that could adversely affect clinic operations or veteran satisfaction.

1.05 NEIGHBORHOOD, PARKING, LOCATION AMENITIES, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (VA MAY 2026)

A. Neighborhood and Parking: VA Health Care Facilities. The Space must be located in an appropriately zoned district, and the neighborhood must be suitable for a professional health care facility. Surrounding properties must reflect orderly, clean, and well-kept development that does not

RLP NO. 36C10F26R0052, PAGE 3 GSA TEMPLATE R100 for VA (5/26) detract from a professional medical image. Streets, site lighting, and any public sidewalks must be well maintained and provide safe access for Veterans, visitors, and staff. The parking-to-square-foot ratio available on-site must meet current local code requirements. These parking facilities do not substitute for the required parking under Paragraph 1.02(C).

B. INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

C. Walkability and Amenities:

1. Employee and visitor entrances of the Building must be connected to public sidewalks, when present, by continuous, accessible sidewalks.

2. A variety of employee services, such as restaurants, retail shops, cleaners, and banks, is preferred within the immediate vicinity of the Building, but generally not exceeding a safely accessible, reasonably walkable distance from the principal entrance of the Building, as determined by the LCO. To be considered, amenities must be accessible from the Building by continuous sidewalks, walkways, or pedestrian crosswalks. Amenities must be existing or the Offeror must demonstrate to the Government’s reasonable satisfaction that such amenities will exist by the Government’s required occupancy date.

D. Transit Accessibility. Availability and convenience of public transit service located within the general vicinity of the Building will be evaluated as part of the technical evaluation. If such transit accessibility services do not currently exist, to be more favorably considered in the technical evaluation, the Offeror must demonstrate to the Government’s reasonable satisfaction that such services will exist by the Government’s required occupancy date.

1.06 LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (VA MAY 2026)

A. The following documents are attached to and included as part of this RLP package:

DOCUMENT NAME NO. OF PAGES EXHIBIT

NO PROPOSAL – MARKET RESPONSE FORM 1 00

GSA TEMPLATE 3516 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS 7 01

PRE-BID CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM 1 02

OFFEROR PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE MATRIX - 03

LEASE NO. XXXXXXXXXXXXX - GSA TEMPLATE L100 FOR VA 42 04

- LEASE EXHIBIT - BROKER PROJECT 1 04. X

- LEASE EXHIBIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 04. X

AGENCY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PACKAGE – ASR COVER PAGE 1 05

- APPENDIX A – PROGRAM FOR DESIGN – PFD 11 05. A

- APPENDIX A.1 – PROJECT ROOM CONTENTS LIST – RCL - 05. A.1

- APPENDIX A.2 – LEASE DESIGN NARRATIVE – LDN 50 05. A.2

- APPENDIX A.3 – ROOM DATA MATRIX – RDM - 05. A.3

- APPENDIX A.4 – VA CBOC INFORMATION TRANSPORT SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS 19 05. A.4

- APPENDIX A.5 – FACILITY SECURITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR FSL II 16 05. A.5

- APPENDIX A.6 – CONCEPTUAL FLOOR PLAN 14 05. A.6

- APPENDIX A.7 – ADDITIONAL SECURITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 9 05.A.7

- APPENDIX B – VA LEASE SERVICES NARRATIVE – LSN 19 05. B

GSA FORM 1217 – LESSOR'S ANNUAL COST STATEMENT 3 06

GSA FORM 1364 – PROPOSAL TO LEASE SPACE 4 07

GSA FORM 1364 – ATTACHMENT NO. 1 - 08

VA FORM 10091 – FSC VENDOR FILE REQUEST 3 09

PAST PERFORMANCE LIST OF REFERENCES 1 10

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE 4 11

GSA STANDARD FORM 330 – ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS 14 12

GSA FORM 527 – CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION 6 13

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DEVIATIONS STATEMENT 1 14

GSA FORM 12000 – PRELEASE FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY EVALUATION – PART A OR PART B 6 15

CERTIFICATION AND COMMITMENT OF BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE AND GREEN GLOBES ® 1 16

OFFERING ENTITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM 1 17

REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT – FAR 52.204-24

GSA TEMPLATE 3517B – GENERAL CLAUSES 23 19

VA HANDBOOK 6500.6 – CONTRACT SECURITY 46 20

DOL COUNTY WAGE DETERMINATION 6 21

LEASED FACILITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACE GUIDENCE 5 22

RLP EXHIBIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION 1 A

RLP EXHIBIT – BROKER PROJECT 1 B

B. In addition to the documents identified above, this RLP package includes additional agency requirements containing sensitive information that is only available to Offerors upon request to the LCO or Alternate Government Contact as listed under Section 1 of this RLP.

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1.07 AMENDMENTS TO THE RLP (JUN 2012)

This RLP may be amended by notice from the LCO. Amendments may modify the terms of this RLP, or the terms, conditions, and requirements of the Lease contemplated by the RLP.

1.08 LEASE DESCRIPTION (FEB 2026)

A. Offeror must examine the Lease template included in the RLP documents to understand the Government's and the Lessor's respective rights and responsibilities under the contemplated Lease.

B. The Lease contemplated by this RLP includes:

1. The term of the Lease, and renewal option, if any.

2. Terms and Conditions of the Lease, including Definitions, Standards, and Formulas applicable to the Lease and this RLP.

3. Building Shell standards and requirements.

4. Information concerning the tenant agency's buildout requirements, to be supplemented after award.

5. Security Requirements.

6. A description of all services to be provided by the Lessor.

C. Should the Offeror be awarded the Lease, the terms of the Lease must be binding upon the Lessor without regard to any statements contained in this RLP.

D. The Lease contemplated by this RLP is a fully serviced Lease. Rent must be based upon a proposed rental rate per Rentable Square Foot (RSF), limited by the offered rate and the maximum ABOA SF solicited under this RLP. Although certain Tenant Improvement (TI) requirements information is provided with this RLP and will be incorporated into the Lease, the TIs to be delivered by the Lessor will be based on the final design to be developed after award of the Lease, which reflects the Agency’s full requirements. The Lessor must design and build the TIs and will be compensated for TI costs, together with design and project management fees to be set under the Lease. Although the TI requirements will not be developed fully until after award, Offerors must provide the allowance stated in the Tenant Improvement Allowance paragraph of the Lease.

Unless the Government prepares Design Intent Drawings (DIDs), after award the Lessor must prepare DIDs for the leased Space conforming to the lease requirements and other Government-supplied information related to the client agency’s interior build-out requirements. The Government will have the opportunity to review the Lessor's DIDs to determine that the Lessor's design meets the requirements of the Lease.

Only after the Government approves the DIDs and a final price for TIs is negotiated will the Lessor be released to proceed with buildout. The Lease also provides that the Government may modify the TI requirements, subject to the Lessor's right to receive compensation for such changes.

E. The security pricing process is described in a separate paragraph.

F. Upon completion and acceptance of the leased Space, the lease term must commence. In instances involving an incumbent Lessor where the Government commences the lease term pending completion of TI alterations, the Government must withhold TI rent pursuant to Section 1 of the Lease until such time as the TI is completed and accepted by the Government. During the term of the Lease, rent will be adjusted for changes to the Lessor's operating costs and real estate taxes, pursuant to paragraphs set forth in the Lease.

G. Offerors are advised that doing business with the Government carries special responsibilities with respect to fire protection and life safety, and security, as well as other requirements not typically found in private commercial leases. These are set forth both in the lease template and in the GSA 3517B, General Clauses, and will be made part of the Lease.

1.09 RELATIONSHIP OF RLP BUILDING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (OCT 2016)

The Lease establishes various requirements relating to the Building shell. Such requirements are not deemed TIs. There are certain Building requirements that are established as minimum requirements in this RLP. If the Lessor's Building does not meet the requirements at the time of award, the Lessor may still be awarded the Lease. However, as a condition of award, the Government will require Lessor to identify those Building improvements that will bring the Building into compliance with RLP requirements. Upon award of the Lease, completion of those Building improvements will become Lease obligations.

1.10 PRICING OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (VA FEB 2026)

A. The proposed Lease contains an attachment with the security requirements and obligations for the Building, which are based on the facility security level (FSL). The Federal Government determines the facility’s FSL rating, which ranges from FSL I to FSL IV. The FSL is based on client agency mix, required size of space, number of employees, use of the space, location, configuration of the site and lot, and public access into and around the facility.

B. The security requirements attached to this Lease includes a list of security countermeasures that must be installed in the leased Space. Each countermeasure must be priced as Shell or Tenant Improvements as indicated on the FSL appendix.

C. There must be no charge to the Government for any items that already exist in the offered Building or facility.

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1.11 SECURITY LEVEL DETERMINATION FOR FACILITY HOUSING OTHER FEDERAL TENANTS (APR 2011)

If an Offeror is offering Space in a facility currently housing a Federal agency, the security requirements of the facility may be increased and the Offeror may be required to adhere to a higher security standard than other Offerors competing for the same space requirement. If two or more Federal space requirements are being competed at the same time, an Offeror submitting on both or more space requirements may be subject to a higher security standard if the Offeror is determined to be the successful Offeror on more than one space requirement. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to prepare the Offeror’s proposal accordingly.

1.12 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (FEB 2026)

With respect to all matters relating to this RLP, only the Government's LCO designated below must have the authority to amend the RLP and award a Lease. The Government must have the right to substitute its LCO by notice, without an express delegation by the prior LCO.

Lease LCO:

Cynthia White United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) Cynthia.white6@va.gov

As to all other matters, Offerors may contact the Alternate Government Contact designated below.

Alternate Government Contact:

James Cassidy DHC Real Estate Services 1777 Kearney Street Denver, CO 80220

JAMES@DHCRES.COM

Samantha Barr Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Inc.

Samantha.barr@cushwake.com

1.13 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD (OCT 2023)

A. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 531120 (Exception).

B. The small business size standard for the applicable NAICS code is found HTTPS://WWW.SBA.GOV/SIZE-STANDARDS/.

mailto:james@dhcres.com https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/

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SECTION 2 ELIGIBILITY AND PREFERENCES FOR AWARD

2.01 EFFICIENCY OF LAYOUT (AUG 2011)

A. In order to be acceptable for award, the offered Space must provide for an efficient layout as determined by the LCO.

B. To demonstrate potential for efficient layout, VA may request the Offeror to provide a test fit layout at the Offeror’s expense. The Government will advise the Offeror if the test fit layout demonstrates that the Government's requirement cannot be accommodated within the Space offered.

The Offeror will have the option of increasing the ABOA square footage offered, if it does not exceed the maximum ABOA square footage in this RLP offer package. If the Offeror is already providing the maximum ABOA square footage and cannot house the Government's space requirements efficiently, then the Government will advise the Offeror that the offer is unacceptable.

2.02 FLOODPLAINS (FEB 2026)

A Lease will not be awarded for any offered Property located within a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain (formerly referred to as 100-year floodplain) unless the Government has determined that there is no practicable alternative. An Offeror may offer less than its entire site in order to exclude a portion of the site that falls within a floodplain, so long as the portion offered meets all the requirements of this RLP and does not impact the Government’s full use and enjoyment of the Premises. If an Offeror intends that the offered Property that will become the Premises for purposes of this Lease will be something other than the entire site as recorded in tax or other property records the Offeror must clearly demarcate the offered Property on its site plan/map submissions and must propose an adjustment to property taxes on an appropriate pro rata basis. For such an offer, the Government may determine that the offered Property does not adequately avoid development in a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain.

In addition, a Lease will not be awarded for any offered Property adjacent to a 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain, where such an adjacency would, as determined by the Government, restrict ingress or egress to the Premises in the event of a flood, unless there is no practicable alternative.

2.03 INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.04 INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.05 ASBESTOS (FEB 2026)

A. The Government requires space with no asbestos-containing materials (ACM), or with undamaged, nonfriable ACM. For purposes of this paragraph, “space” includes the 1) space offered for lease; 2) common building area; 3) ventilation systems and zones serving the space offered;

and 4) the area above suspended ceilings and engineering space in the same ventilation zone as the space offered. Notwithstanding the preceding, if no offers are received for such space, the Government may consider space with thermal system insulation ACM (e.g., wrapped pipe or boiler lagging), which is not damaged or subject to damage by routine operations.

B. ACM is defined as any material with a trace or more of asbestos quantity present.

C. Space with ACM of any type or condition may be upgraded by the Offeror to meet conditions described in sub-paragraph A by abatement

(removal, enclosure, encapsulation, or repair) of ACM not meeting those conditions. If any offer involving abatement of ACM is accepted by the Government, the successful Offeror will be required to successfully complete the abatement in accordance with OSHA (29 CFR § 1910.1001, 29 CFR § 1926.1101), EPA (40 CFR Part 61 - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and Part 763), state, and local regulations and guidance prior to occupancy.

D. Management Plan and Reinspection Report Submittals. If space is offered which contains ACM, the Offeror must submit a current asbestos management plan or operations and maintenance plan, along with a current asbestos re-inspection report (performed within the past 5 years) that includes a list of all ACM and their condition for acceptance by the Government prior to lease award. The management plan or operations and maintenance plan, and re-inspection report must conform to generally accepted industry practice in accordance with OSHA (29 CFR § 1910.1001, 29 CFR § 1926.1101), EPA (40 CFR Part 61 - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and Part 763).

E. The Government reserves the right to review Offeror’s existing records for compliance.

2.06 ACCESSIBILITY (SEP 2013)

The Lease contemplated by this RLP contains requirements for Accessibility. In order to be eligible for award, Offeror must either:

A. Verify in the Lease proposal that the Building, offered Space, and areas serving the offered Space meet the Lease accessibility requirements, or

B. Include as a specific obligation in its Lease proposal that improvements to bring the Building, offered Space, and areas serving the offered

Space into compliance with Lease accessibility requirements will be completed prior to acceptance of the Space.

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2.07 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY (SEP 2013)

The Lease contemplated by this RLP contains Building requirements for Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System. In order to be eligible for award, Offeror must either:

A. Verify in the Lease proposal that the Building in which Space is offered meets the Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire

Alarm System requirements of the Lease; or

B. Include as a specific obligation in its Lease proposal that improvements to bring the Building into compliance with Lease requirements will be completed prior to acceptance of the Space.

2.08 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (FEB 2026)

A. The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) establishes requirements for Government leases relating to energy efficiency standards and potential cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation improvements.

B. Subject to the exceptions below, unless one of the statutory exceptions listed in sub-paragraph C below applies, VA may award a lease for a Building only if the Building has earned the ENERGY STAR® label conferred by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within the most recent year prior to the due date for final proposal revisions. The term “most recent year” means that the date of award of the ENERGY STAR® label by EPA must not be more than 1 year prior to the due date of final proposal revisions. For example, an ENERGY STAR® label awarded by EPA on October 1, 2023, is valid for all lease procurements where final proposal revisions are due on or before September 30, 2024. Notwithstanding the above, buildings that meet any of the following are considered as equivalent to having an Energy Star label in the most recent year, provided they achieve an ENERGY STAR® label within 18 months after occupancy by the Government:

1. All new Buildings being specifically constructed for the Government, provided they achieve an ENERGY STAR® label within 18 months after occupancy by the Government, and received the “Designed to Earn the Energy Star®” certification prior to construction;

2. All existing Buildings that have had an Energy Star® label but are unable to obtain a label in the most recent year (i.e., within 12 months prior to the due date for final proposal revisions) because of insufficient occupancy;

3. Newly built Buildings that have used Energy® Star’s Target Finder tool and either achieved a “Designed to Earn the Energy Star®” certification or received an unofficial score (in strict adherence to Target Finder’s usage instructions, including the use of required energy modeling) of 75 or higher prior to the due date for final proposal revisions and who are unable to obtain a label in the most recent year because of insufficient occupancy; or

4. An existing Building that is unable to obtain a label because of insufficient occupancy but that can produce an indication, through the use of energy modeling or past utility and occupancy data input into Energy Star’s® Portfolio Manager tool or Target Finder, that it can receive an unofficial score of 75 or higher using all other requirements of Target Finder or Portfolio Manager, except for actual data from the most recent year.

C. Subject to subparagraph D below, EISA allows a Federal agency to lease Space in a Building that does not have an ENERGY STAR® Label if:

1. No Space is offered in a Building with an ENERGY STAR® Label that meets RLP requirements, including locational needs;

2. The agency will remain in a Building it currently occupies;

3. The Lease will be in a Building of historical, architectural, or cultural significance listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register of

Historic Places; or

4. The Lease is for 10,000 RSF or less.

D. If one or more of the statutory exceptions applies, and the offered Space is not in a Building that has earned the ENERGY STAR® Label within one year prior to the due date for final proposal revisions, Offerors are required to include in their lease proposal an agreement to renovate the Building for all energy efficiency and conservation improvements that it has determined would be cost effective over the Firm Term of the Lease, if any, prior to acceptance of the Space (or not later than one year after the Lease Award Date of a succeeding or superseding lease). Such improvements may consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) upgrades, including boilers, chillers, and Building Automation System

(BAS)/Monitoring/Control System (EMCS).

2. Lighting Improvements.

3. Building Envelope Modifications.

E. The term "cost effective" means an improvement that will result in substantial operational cost savings to the landlord by reducing electricity or fossil fuel consumption, water, or other utility costs. The term "operational cost savings" means a reduction in operational costs to the landlord

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F. Instructions for obtaining an ENERGY STAR® Label are provided at HTTP://WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV/BUILDINGS/FACILITY-OWNERS-

AND-MANAGERS/EXISTING-BUILDINGS/EARN-RECOGNITION/ (use “Portfolio Manager” to apply). The ENERGY STAR® Building Upgrade Manual provided at HTTP://WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV/BUILDINGS/FACILITY-OWNERS-AND-MANAGERS/EXISTING-BUILDINGS/SAVE- ENERGY/ and Building Upgrade Value Calculator provided at HTTP://WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV/BUILDINGS/TOOLS-AND- RESOURCES/BUILDING-UPGRADE-VALUE-CALCULATOR are tools which can be useful in considering energy efficiency and conservation improvements to Buildings.

G. If one or more of the statutory exceptions applies, and the offered Space is not in a Building that has earned the ENERGY STAR® Label within one year prior to the due date for final proposal revisions, the successful Offeror will be excused from performing any agreed-to energy efficiency and conservation renovations, and benchmarking with public disclosure (as provided in (I) below, if it obtains the ENERGY STAR® Label prior to the Government’s acceptance of the Space (or not later than one year after the Lease Award Date for succeeding and superseding leases).

H. If no improvements are proposed, the Offeror must demonstrate to the Government using the ENERGY STAR® Online Tools why no energy efficiency and conservation improvements are cost effective. If such explanation is unreasonable, the offer may be rejected.

I. As described in Section 3 of the Lease, successful Offerors meeting one of the statutory exceptions above must agree to benchmark and publicly disclose the Building’s current ENERGY STAR® score, using EPA’s Portfolio Manager online software application. See the Lease for additional details.

J. All new Buildings being specifically constructed for the Government must achieve the ENERGY STAR® Label within 18 months after occupancy by the Government.

2.09 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (SEP 2013)

A. The Government requests space with no known hazardous conditions or recognized environmental conditions that would pose a health and safety risk or environmental liability to the Government.

B. Upon request by the Government, Offeror must provide all known previous uses of the Building or Property.

C. Offeror must indicate in its written offer any known hazardous conditions or environmental releases with/from the offered Space, Building or

Property.

2.10 DUE DILIGENCE AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (VA FEB 2026)

A. Environmental Due Diligence.

1. At the direction of the LCO, the Offeror must provide, at the Offeror’s sole cost and expense, a current Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), using the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E1527-21 or most recent revision, as such standard may be revised from time to time. The Phase I ESA must be completed (or updated) no earlier than 180 days before the date initial offers are due; Phase I ESAs older than 180 days will not be accepted as satisfying this requirement. In accordance with ASTM standards, the study must be performed by an environmental professional with qualifications that meet ASTM standards. This Phase I ESA must be prepared with a focus on the Government being the “user” of the Phase I, as the term “user” is defined in E1527-21. Failure to submit the required study may result in dismissal from consideration.

2. If the Phase I ESA identifies any recognized environmental conditions (RECs), the Offeror will be responsible for addressing such RECs, at its sole cost and expense, including performing any necessary Phase II ESA (using ASTM Standard E1903-19 or most recent revision), performing any necessary cleanup actions in accordance with federal and state standards and requirements and submitting a proposed schedule for complying with these obligations. The Government will evaluate whether the nature of any of the RECs, the results of the Phase II, any completed cleanup, and the proposed schedule meet the Government’s needs.

B. National Environmental Policy Act.

1. While the Offeror is responsible for performing all environmental due diligence studies of the offered Property, the Government is responsible for compliance with NEPA, whether in whole or in part, on its own or with the assistance of the Offerors. NEPA requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on the quality of the human environment as part of the federal decision-making process and, to that end, the Government’s obligations may, and in some cases will, be augmented by the Offerors as described in greater detail in the RLP.

2. The Government may either request information from the Offerors to help it meet its obligations under NEPA or share information provided in response to this provision with federal, state and local regulatory agencies as part of its compliance responsibilities under NEPA and other applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. Further consultation with these regulatory agencies may be necessary as part of the NEPA process.

3. The Offerors are advised that the Government may be required to release the location of each offered site and other building specific information in public hearings or in public NEPA documents. By submitting an offer in response to this RLP and without the need for any further documentation, the Offeror acknowledges and consents to such release.

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4. The Government reserves the right to reject any offer where (i) the NEPA-related documentation provided by the Offeror for the offered Property is inadequate, (ii) the offer entails unacceptably adverse impacts on the human environment, (iii) the identified adverse impacts cannot be readily mitigated, or (iv) the level of NEPA analysis is more extensive than is acceptable to the Government.

5. An Offeror must allow the Government access to the offered Property to conduct studies in furtherance of NEPA compliance. This requires research and field surveys to assess the potential impacts to the natural, social and cultural environments. Any recent studies previously conducted by the Offeror may be submitted to be included in the NEPA process.

6. The Government will not proceed with Lease award until the NEPA process is complete as evidenced by the Government’s issuance of a completed CATEX, Determination of PEA Adequacy, EA or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Upon Lease award, any mitigation measures, whether optional or mandatory, identified and adopted by the Government will become Lease obligations. All costs and expenses for development of design alternatives, mitigation measures and review submittals for work to be performed under the Lease will be the sole responsibility of Lessor.

2.11 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (VA FEB 2026)

A. The Government is responsible for complying with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended, 54 U.S.C.

§ 306108 (Section 106). Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on historic properties prior to expending any federal funds on the undertaking (i.e., project). The Government is responsible for identifying whether any historic properties exist in, on, under, or near the offered Property that could be affected by the leasing action. Historic properties include both above-grade (i.e., buildings and historic districts) and below-grade (i.e., archeological sites) resources. The Government is responsible for assessing effects to identified historic properties and for consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), if applicable, federally recognized Indian tribes, representatives of local government (e.g., any local Historic Preservation or Landmarks Commission), and other interested parties, if applicable, in accordance with the implementing regulations set forth at 36 C.F.R. part 800 (Protection of Historic Properties).

B. An Offeror must allow the Government access to the offered Property to conduct studies in furtherance of the Section 106 compliance. This requires research and field surveys to assess the potential presence of historic properties that may be affected by construction activity, both above- and below-grade. Compliance also may require below-grade testing to determine the presence of archeological resources and possible artifact recovery, recordation, and mitigation measures (e.g., interpretation) to resolve potential adverse effects to historic properties.

C. Demolition or destruction of a historic property by an Offeror in anticipation of an award of a Government lease may disqualify the Offeror from further consideration.

D. The Government reserves the right to reject any offer where documentation for the offered Property is inadequate or otherwise indicates preservation concerns or adverse effects to historic properties that cannot be minimized or reasonably mitigated, or where the level of NHPA analysis is more extensive than is acceptable to the Government.

E. If the Government determines that the leasing action could affect historic properties related to the built environment, the Offeror of any Property that the Government determines could affect historic property will be required to retain, at its sole cost and expense, the services of a preservation architect who meets or exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Historic Architecture, as amended and annotated and previously published in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 C.F.R. part 61, and the GSA’s Qualification Requirements for

Preservation Architects and Other Specialists. These standards are available at: HTTPS://WWW.GSA.GOV/REAL-ESTATE/HISTORIC-

PRESERVATION/HISTORIC-PRESERVATION-POLICY-TOOLS/. The preservation architect will be responsible for developing preservation design solutions and project documentation required for review by the Government, the SHPO, the THPO, if applicable, and other consulting parties in accordance with Section 106. For Tenant Improvements and other tenant-driven alterations within an existing historic building, the preservation architect must develop context-sensitive design options consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Where new construction or exterior alterations, or both, are located within a historic district, may be visible from historic properties or may affect archeological resources, compliance may require tailoring the design of the improvements to be compatible with the surrounding area and the services of an archeologist who meets or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archeology may be required. Design review may require multiple revised submissions, depending on the complexity of the project and potential for adverse effects to historic properties, to respond to comments from the Government and the other consulting parties. Within VA, the Historic Preservation Office is solely responsible for corresponding with the SHPO, the THPO, if applicable, federally recognized Indian tribes, representatives of local government, and any other consulting party. All design costs and expenses relating to satisfying the requirements of this paragraph will be borne solely by the Offeror.

2.12 CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY (VA FEB 2026)

A Cultural Resources Study Report is a required submittal with initial offers for any proposed site that involves new construction, build-to-suit, demolition, or other significant ground-disturbing work associated with this Lease Acquisition. For offers limited to existing buildings with no associated ground-disturbing activities, the Government may waive this requirement in its sole discretion. The Government requires a brief preliminary study to predict the likelihood that the Lease Acquisition may affect cultural resources. The Cultural Resources Study Report must include the following work:

A. Background Research. The Offeror will be performing historical research using primary and secondary source materials, and other research techniques as needed; analyzing historic records; accessing state and federal historical and archaeological databases; creating an inventory of surrounding historic districts, landscapes, sites, structure, objects, and buildings that are recommended/determined eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); assuring the accuracy and completeness of all data; and preparing documentation to support NRHP evaluation conclusions and to generate the information and perspectives needed to predict the likely presence or absence of historic properties and cultural resources and the likely adverse effects to these historic properties and cultural resources, if any.

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B. Identification and Initial Outreach of Experts and Interested Parties. The Offeror will identify experts and others likely to be interested in and knowledgeable about the history, archaeology, and culture of the area, including but not limited to relevant local government officials and offices (determine whether the study area is within the boundaries of a Certified Local Government (CLG)), federally recognized Indian tribes with interest in the county, academic interests, and state, local, and other historical, architectural, and archaeological organizations.

C. Fieldwork. The Offeror will inspect the study area to the extent feasible from areas normally open to the public, and without conducting excavations or other modifications of the land, landscaping, buildings, or structures, to document the general character of each area and its buildings, structures, and other cultural features. If access is not feasible the Offeror will notify the VA to determine the most appropriate mechanisms for access.

D. Report. The Offeror will prepare and provide a report to VA, based on the results of A-C above, addressing the following questions with respect to the study area, and including all pertinent supporting documentation:

1. Determine and define, based on the RLP, pre-bid conference, and the Offeror’s proposed space solution, what the project entails.

2. Determine and define what the Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the project is. Provide geographic materials (i.e. USGS maps, aerial images, etc.) delineating the exact dimensions of the APE.

3. Determine and define if there are districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects wholly or partly within the APE that are on or may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

4. Determine and define what the likelihood that other kinds of cultural resources (e.g. significant local sociocultural groups or activities, religious practices, cultural institutions, documents, artifacts, etc.) exist or occur in the APE, particularly any resources associated with federally recognized Indian tribes.

5. Determine and define if such listed or eligible historic properties or other cultural resources are likely to exist in the APE, and what potential adverse effect(s) the project could have on the historic properties or cultural resources.

6. What recommendations do you have for further study or other actions, if any, including minimizing or mitigating any potentially negative impacts or adverse effects of the project on historic properties?

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SECTION 3 HOW TO OFFER

3.01 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFEROR AND SUBMITTALS (VA FEB 2026)

Offeror must prepare and submit a complete offer, using all exhibits provided with this RLP, to the Government as indicated below. The submittals identified in this section are required to demonstrate technical acceptability and compliance with RLP requirements and are due by the initial offer due date unless otherwise specified. The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the procedures and factors set forth in this section, and all technical requirements apply regardless of the award methodology used.

Offerors must ensure that the legal name, UEI, addresses, and ownership status of the Offering Entity are identical across all submittals, including, but not limited to, SAM Registration, GSA Form 1364 (including GSA Form 1364, Attachment 1), and GSA Form 1217.

OFFEROR MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUBMITTAL AS A STAND-ALONE COVER PAGE TO THE OFFER:

A. Offeror Proposal Compliance Matix. Offeror must submit with its offer a completed Exhibit, Offeror Proposal Compliance Matix.

OFFEROR MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUBMITTALS, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS IN SECTION 4.03, IN VOLUME I. A –

TECHNICAL EVALUATION – FACTOR 1:

B. Area of Consideration and Unique Requirements Evidence. Provide evidence demonstrating offered Building and/or Property is within the delineated area. Such evidence must include a map and narrative depicting boundaries and describing how the Offeror plans to satisfy the minimum requirements.

C. Local Zoning Compliance. Evidence that the Property is zoned in compliance with local zoning laws, including evidence of variances, if any, approved by the proper local authority to develop the site for VA’s intended use. If the current zoning is not in compliance, the Offeror must submit a plan and time schedule outlining how they will obtain all necessary zoning approvals prior to construction and how long the necessary zoning approvals will take.

D. Neighborhood, Amenities, & Transportation Evidence. Provide evidence demonstrating major thoroughfares, amenities, public transportation and emergency services.