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BABYLON VET CENTER LEASE

10468-3904 36C24219R0065 03-08-2019 N 531190 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

MICHAEL ELISHA JAMES

BABYLON, NY

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www.va.gov

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Michael.james6@va.gov Contracting Specialist

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

36C24219R0065

Expressed interested may be sent electronically to the following e-mail address: Michael.james6@va.gov

Expressions of Interest may also be sent by mail to:

ATTN: Michael Elisha James St. Albans CLC 179-00 Linden Blvd.

Room D202 Queens, NY 11425 Phone: 718-526-1000 ext 7504

PLEASE BE ADVISED: This is an inquiry only and must not be construed as a guarantee on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease agreement with any interested party. Only properties that can provide the requested space requirement and those that meet applicable government standards will be considered.

Michael Elisha James Contract Specialist VISN 2 - Network Contracting Office SAO East

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DESIRES TO LEASE SPACE

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research/seeking capable sources from bondable and experienced firms that are classified and registered in www.vip.vetbiz.gov as either Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) that are interested in a forecasted lease project for a Veteran Center located in Babylon, New York to yield 3,969 to 4,269 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF).

The NAICS Code is 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property, and the small business size standard is $38.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage ALL small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for each project is:

__ (a) Less than $25,000;

__ (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000;

__ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000;

_X_ (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;

__ (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 lease 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.

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. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.14 and VA Acquisition Regulation 819.70.

The Delineated Area is as follows:

The following map is provided for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area (See Attachment)

The space must be handicapped accessible, ADA compliant, and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards, and can be provided by new construction or modification of an existing space. If not a new building, the space offered shall be in a building that has undergone, or will complete by occupancy, modernization or adaptive reuse for the Space with modern conveniences.

The desired space should be contiguous, on no more than one floor (ground floor preferable) and must meet or be able to meet the Department of Veterans Affairs Life Safety codes and other applicable regulations. A 20 year lease (5 years firm; 15 years option) will be considered. The VA seeks a modified gross lease that includes, but not limited to the following:

Only space that is identified as economically advantageous to the Government will be considered relative to relocation, potential build out and/or rent. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government's requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. A cost comparison will be performed in relation to the expenses incurred at the current location.

A market survey of the properties offered for lease will be conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. All interested offerors (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) must provide written acknowledgement NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 08, 2019; 4:30pm EST.

Other applicable requirements:

· Compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act

· Parking – Minimum 20 or more parking spaces to include 4 Handicapped spaces

· Proximity to public transportation (MUST be a public transportation stop)

· Proximity to public amenities (stores, restaurants, banks, etc.)

· Building cannot be within a 100 year flood plain

· Shall be built to VA specifications

· Shall be zoned for intended use

· Shall not be next to a bar, liquor, gun store or like establishment

· Shall meet specific information technology and security requirements

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Net usable square feet does not include such areas as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules and public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. The Government is limited by law (41 C.F.R. 102-73.55) to pay no more than the appraised fair market rental value for space. The Government’s decision regarding whether to relocate will be based in part on information in response to this advertisement.

Expressions of interest shall include the following:

· Building name, address and age

· Location of the available space within the building

· Rentable Square Feet (RSF) available and expected rental rate per RSF

· Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) to be offered and expected rental rate per NUSF

· Building ownership information

· Amount of parking available on-site; include its cost and indicate whether the expected rental rate includes such required for Government parking (if applicable).

· Date of space availability

· Energy efficiency and renewable feature existing within the building

· Contact information of authorized representative

See attached document: DELINEATED AREA BABYLON VET CENTER RELOCATION - JAN 2019.

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