36C24426R0012 Ponce Sources Sought Notice.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

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Sources Sought Notice: Ponce, Puerto Rico 4,028 NUSF/4,833 ABOA/5,438 RSF

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 00716

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24426R0012

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 12-05-2025 4PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* X1AA

NAICS CODE* 531120

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

POINT OF CONTACT* Lease Contract Specialist

Erin Carey erin.carey@va.gov

(570) 899-1857

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Ponce Puerto Rico

POSTAL CODE 00716

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov

URL DESCRIPTION VA Website

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS erin.carey@va.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION POC

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to lease the following space:

City, State: Ponce, Puerto Rico

Delineated Area: North: Road 14

East: Road 52

South: Avenida Rafael Cordero Santiago

West: Road 9/Calle Baramaya

Maximum Sq. Ft.: 4,028 NUSF/ 4,833 ABOA/ 5,438 RSF

Space Type: Vet Center

Parking Spaces (Total): 30 total (with designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant spaces)

Full Term: 20 years total (5 years firm, 15 years soft)

The U.S. Government currently occupies vet center space under a lease in Ponce, Puerto Rico for 3,663 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) expiring February 18, 2030. The Government will consider alternative space if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative 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 telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime.

Space must be handicapped accessible, (ADA compliant), with 30 on-site parking spaces. Interested offerors, (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) should submit specific information concerning their properties, photos, general layout of the space offered, location of the space, and approximate price-per-square-foot by

Responses Due: December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST

Email Responses to:

*If your submission exceeds 8 MB, send in multiple e-mails. Utilizing a read-receipt is advised.

NOTE: In accordance with 41CFR §102-73.55, Federal agencies must acquire leases on the most favorable basis to the Federal Government, with due consideration to maintenance and operational efficiency, and at charges consistent with prevailing market rates for comparable facilities in the community.

NOTE: Respondents are advised that the VA assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on the responses to this advertisement. VA will not pay commissions. Offerors are responsible for any costs associated with providing proposals to the Government. VA is only gathering market research information at this point and will only consider proposals from owners, landlords, lessors, or their legal representatives when actual proposals/offers are sought via solicitation as a result of this market research.

NOTE: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date.

END OF SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Name/Title: Erin Carey, Lease Contract Specialist

Phone: (570) 899-1857

Email Address: erin.carey@va.gov mailto:erin.carey@va.gov

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RCS CAPITAL ASSET MANAGER 07.21.2025

READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICE

VET CENTER

AGENCY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Veterans Affairs is interested in leasing (contiguous) clinical space for a Vet Center. The space shall be of contiguous space in a professional and aesthetically pleasing building with attractive, professional surroundings, well maintained streets, and public walkways. The space offered shall be located on the ground floor in a quality building of sound and substantial construction, modernized building, or one that has undergone restoration or rehabilitation for use by the Vet Center for furnishings, equipment, and personnel to provide readjustment counseling services.

The Vet Center Agency Specific Requirements will be used in conjunction with the standards and specifications found in the Request for Lease Proposal and the GSA Global Lease.

If any conflict between standards or regulatory framework is found, the offeror must use the higher standard and follow the more stringent regulation.

The Lessor shall provide all materials, parts, and labor to complete the space and room requirements.

A. TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

1. The Lease shall be Fully Serviced with the following services paid for/provided by the Lessor through the annual rent.

a. Utilities.

b. Janitorial.

c. Basic Cable to include local channels in the Waiting Area (Lobby) and three Group Rooms.

d. Guest Business High-Speed Internet Wi-Fi.

e. System and CCTV Monitoring and Maintenance provided by the Lessor and paid through the annual rent.

f. Security system tested quarterly by the Lessor; a copy of the report sent to VA.

g. Preventative and corrective maintenance, to include software/ hardware updates and upgrades, if required, for all equipment, fixtures, systems, and signage listed in Lease and/or Exhibits.

h. All overtime HVAC usage shall be included in the annual rental rate.

B. TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

1. Please refer to the RLP Exhibit, Space Requirements for additional details to include the number of offices required for this location.

Space design will provide maximum co-location of the staff offices and group rooms.

Approximate room sizes and conceptual floorplan examples are included in this section.

LOBBY/WAITING - 245sf RESTROOM, FAMILY - 80sf GROUP ROOM 1 - 480sf GROUP ROOM 2 - 240sf GROUP ROOM 3 – 160sf

RECEPTION / PROGRAM SUPPORT (combined) - 160sf VET CENTER DIRECTOR - 150sf COUNSELORS - 144sf OUTREACH SPECIALIST - 144sf EDUCATION/RESOURCE - 80sf

COPY/MAIL - 120sf STORAGE – 120sf OIT DATA CLOSET – 80sf KITCHEN – 160sf HOUSEKEEPING - 40sf

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C. ROOM REQUIREMENTS

1. ENTRANCE / EXTERIOR Floor. a. Luxury Vinyl Tile/Plank 5mm thickness + 20mil wear layer; continues through hallway corridor.

Wall. b. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

c. Wall base. Vinyl wall base in all rooms/spaces.

Ceiling. d. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC, standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

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Window. e. N/A.

Door. f. Automatic Sliding Door, Single Slide Automatic Door System with Safety Sensors and Hardware One door panel can slide open, while the other door panel is fixed in place or Power Assisted Front Entrance Door.

Sound Isolation. g. N/A.

Data. h. N/A.

Electric. i. Mobile Vet Center (MVC). One (1) Exterior 50 AMP outlet with dedicated circuit for the (MVC) enclosed in weatherproof and locking RV Power Outlet Box; location determined by the VA.

Lighting. j. Multilevel Switching, Dimming & Occupancy.

Safety. k. Cameras. Exterior cameras to provide unobstructed monitoring of pedestrian exits and parking area.

l. Cameras. Interior cameras to provide unobstructed monitoring of entrances.

m. Physical Access Control System, refer to VA Security Level II for shell and tenant improvement requirements.

n. Lighted “EXIT” signs with battery backup.

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Key Control, Access.

o. Access Controlled Door with electronic pin lever or electronic card access locking mechanism.

p. Entry control system allowing VA staff ability to view, communicate, and open the door remotely before allowing access to space.

Other. q. Vestibule. Vestibule provided at public entrance where weather conditions and heat loss are important factors.

r. Flagpole for displaying the US Flag near building or public main entrance; flag shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness.

2. LOBBY, WAITING AREA Floor. a. Luxury Vinyl Tile/Plank 5mm thickness + 20mil wear layer; continues through hallway corridor.

Wall. b. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. c. Acoustical Ceiling Panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CA; standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

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Window.

d. Direct window access.

e. Window Coverings. Horizontal manual roller shades with solar glare and heat reduction.

Door. f. Full-length glass panel. (Qty 2).

Sound Isolation. g. STC 45. Vet Center requirement is STC 45.

Data. h. One (1) duplex date behind TV; 60” from the floor.

Electric.

i. One (1) per wall duplex outlet.

j. Cable TV wall jack, HDMI, and quadruplex Electrical outlet behind the TV; 60” from the floor.

Lighting. k. Multilevel Switching, Dimming & Occupancy.

Safety. l. Interior cameras monitoring of the entrance, waiting area, main corridor, and telecommunications room.

Key Control Access. m. Access Controlled Door with electronic pin lever or electronic card access locking mechanism.

Other. n. Corridors minimum of 5 feet in clear width.

o. Vinyl Corner Guards. Mounted at height 48” from top of vinyl base in hallways.

p. Wall Backing and Mounting Materials to support 60” VA furnished television installed by Lessor; location determined by VA.

q. Drinking Fountain. Wall hung stainless Bottle Filling Station Single ADA Cooler; Maintenance/filter replacement by Lessor.

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3. RESTROOM (UNISEX)

Floor. a. Porcelain Floor Tile.

Wall. b. Porcelain Wall Tile 4 feet up from the floor, with tile accent strip.

c. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. d. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC; standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Door. f. Power Assisted Door operatized by a push pad on both sides of the door.

Data. h. N/A.

Electric. i. One (1) GFCI duplex outlet.

Lighting. j. Occupancy Sensor

Safety. k. ADA handicap accessibility to include grab bars at commode.

l. Nurse call tone-visual system. The notification sounds in corridors and at master station along with a visual call light above the room.

Key Control Access. m. Master keyed with locking mechanism on the inside of the frame.

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Other: n. Toilet. Commercial Grade with automatic toilet flushers.

o. Toilet Paper Dispenser. Dual roll

p. Toilet Paper Cover Dispenser. Provided, maintained, and refilled by the Lessor.

q. Paper Towel Dispenser. Automated touchless dispenser provided, maintained, and refilled by the Lessor.

r. Soap Dispenser. Automated touchless dispenser provided, maintained, and refilled by the Lessor Vanity with sink and structure to hide exposed plumbing.

s. Mirror. Minimum of 24"x 36" over sink

t. Built-in waste outlet.

u. Vanity.

v. Coat Hooks. Location determined by the VA.

w. Baby changing station.

4. RECEPTION / PROGRAM

SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Floor. a. Luxury Vinyl Tile 5mm thickness + 20mil wear layer.

Wall. b. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. c. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC, standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Window. d. Horizontal manual roller shades with solar glare and heat reduction.

e. Glass transaction window to the lobby area.

Door. f. Solid Core Wood Doors with soundproofing jamb and threshold seals.

Data. h. Two (2) duplex outlets next to quad Electrical outlets at program support assistant

i. Two (2) duplex outlets at counter height at reception counter.

j. Two (2) quad outlets next to duplex Data outlets.

k. Two (2) duplex outlets at counter height at reception counter.

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Lighting. l. Multilevel Switching, Dimming & Occupancy.

Safety. m. Duress Alarm. Hardwired transmitter device (Qty 2)

n. Ai Phone Video Master Station. Located in the Reception/Program Support office; specific location determined by VA.

Key Control Access. o. Master keyed with locking mechanism on inside of frame.

Other. p. Countertop. Solid Surface Quartz Countertop utilizing concealed mounting brackets where practicable.

q. Reception area contiguous with the Program Support Assistant; examples below.

5. OFFICE Floor. r. Carpet Tile.

Wall. s. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. t. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC, standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Window. u. Window Coverings. Horizontal manual roller shades with solar glare and heat reduction.

Door. v. Solid Core Wood Doors with soundproofing jamb and threshold seals.

Sound Isolation. w. STC 45. Vet Center requirement is STC 45.

Data. x. Two (2) duplex outlets next to quad Electrical outlets.

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y. Two (2) quad outlets next to duplex Data outlets.

z. Two (2) duplex outlets on the opposite walls.

aa. Typical office layout diagram with data and electric placement.

Lighting. bb. Multilevel Switching, Dimming & Occupancy.

Safety. cc. Duress Alarm Wireless transmitter device.

Key Control Access. dd. Master keyed with locking mechanism on inside of frame.

Other. ee. Coat Hooks: Three (3) location determined by the VA.

6. GROUP THERAPY ROOM Floor. a. Carpet Tile.

Wall. b. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. c. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC, standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Window. d. Window Coverings. Horizontal manual roller shades with solar glare and heat reduction.

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Door. e. Solid Core Wood Doors with soundproofing jamb and threshold seals.

Sound Isolation. f. STC 45. Vet Center requirement is STC 45.

Data. g. Four (4) duplex outlets; one on each wall.

h. Fur (4) duplex outlets; one on each wall, next to data outlets.

i. Wall backing and mounting materials for VA furnished television installed by Lessor; location determined by VA.

Lighting. j. Multilevel Switching, Dimming & Occupancy.

Safety. k. Duress Alarm Hardwired transmitter device with protective clear cover.

Key Control Access. l. Master keyed with locking mechanism on inside of frame.

Other. m. Coat Hooks: Three (3) location determined by the VA.

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7. KITCHEN EMPLOYEE

BREAK ROOM

Floor. a. Luxury Vinyl Tile 5mm thickness + 20mil wear layer.

Wall. b. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

c. Perimeter walls extend from floor slab or 12 inches above the ceiling grid and fill with fiberglass bat insulation.

Ceiling. d. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC, standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Door. f. Solid Core Wood Doors with soundproofing jamb, threshold seals, soft closing door feature

Data. h. Two (2) duplex outlets next to quadraplex Electrical outlets. (See diagram)

i. One (1) duplex GFI outlet for refrigerator.

j. Two (2) duplex GFI outlets at counter height.

k. Three (3) duplex outlets, one on each wall, 18” from floor.

Lighting. x. Occupancy Sensor

Safety. l. Duress Alarm Wireless transmitter device.

Key Control Access. m. Access Controlled Door with electronic pin lever or electronic card access locking mechanism.

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Other. n. Coat Hooks: Three (3) location determined by the VA.

o. Cabinets. Upper and lower kitchen cabinets.

p. Countertop. Minimum 10’ feet solid surface countertop (Quartz or Corian).

q. Sink. Double compartment stainless sink.

r. Garbage Disposal.

s. Dishwasher provided by the Lessor.

t. Microwave Oven (1.7 cu. ft. minimum) provided by the Lessor.

u. Refrigerator (20-25 cu. ft. minimum) with water feed and ice maker provided by the Lessor.

8. HOUSEKEEPING

Floor. a. Sealed concrete floor.

Wall. b. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. c. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC; standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Window. d. N/A.

Door. e. Solid Core Wood Door.

Sound Isolation. f. N/A.

Data. g. N/A.

Electric. h. Two (2) duplex GFCI outlets.

Lighting.

i. Occupancy Sensor.

Safety. j. N/A.

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Key Control Access. k. Access Controlled Door with electronic pin lever or electronic card access locking mechanism.

Other l. Shelving. Adjustable wire shelving on two walls.

m. Sink. Mop Sink.

9. SUPPLY ROOM Floor. - Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) 5mm thickness + 20mil wear layer.

Wall. - Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. - Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC, standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Window. - N/A.

Door. - Solid Core Wood Doors with soundproofing jamb and threshold seal, soft closing door feature.

Sound Isolation. - N/A.

Data. - Two (2) duplex outlets, next to quadraplex electrical outlets.

Electric. - Two (2) quadraplex outlets, next to data outlets. Two (2) duplex outlets at counter height.

Lighting. y. Occupancy Sensor

Safety. - N/A.

Key Control Access. n. Access Controlled Door with electronic pin lever or electronic card access locking mechanism.

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Other: o. Cabinets. Casework cabinetry and counter provided by VA furniture vendor.

p. Lessor provided and installed independent network switch and IP address to support the Cable television, Business High Speed Internet Wi-Fi Router, and Security Alarm Control Panel; final location determined by VA.

10. STORAGE ROOM Floor. a. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) 5mm thickness + 20mil wear layer

Wall. b. Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

Ceiling. c. Acoustical Ceiling Tile panels HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC; standard size 24’ x24” x 1” with laminated or sealed face and sealed edges.

Window. d. Not required.

Door. e. Solid Core Wood Doors with soundproofing jamb and threshold seal, soft closing door feature.

Sound Isolation. f. N/A

Data. g. Four (4) duplex outlets, one per wall.

Electric. h. Four (4) duplex outlets, one per wall next to data outlets.

Lighting.

i. Occupancy Sensor

Safety. j. N/A

Key Control Access. k. Access Controlled Door with electronic pin lever or electronic card access locking mechanism.

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Other.

11. TELECOMMUNICATION

DATA CLOSET

⁻ The Lessor shall provide all equipment, material, parts, and labor to complete the room requirements.

⁻ Please refer to OIT Design Guide Templates, OIT IS Appendix B which begin on page 149 of the Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications

Spaces InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces. https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf and Telecommunications Data Center and Infrastructure Engineering Design Standards - Office of Construction & Facilities Management https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/telecom.asp

Floor. - Sealed Concrete Floor.

Wall.

- Paint all rooms/spaces with primer and two finish coats walls and accent walls color; location determined by VA.

- All perimeter walls extend from floor slab to structural system (deck) to prevent up and over access.

- No windows or other openings.

- Fire rated ¾” plywood backboard (rating must be visible) for mounting service provider, security, video, and similar equipment.

Ceiling. - No ceiling.

Window. - No windows.

Door.

- Metal frame with dead lock pin, automatic locking upon entry and exit.

- Solid Core Wood Door or metal door with the veneer to match the existing suite doors. Global 5.06), Global 5.07)

- Electronic lock with pin lever or electronic key card entry system and door lock.

- Metal frame door with dead lock pin, automatic locking upon entry and exit for a secure room.

- Automatic door closure installed, with mortise lockset and deadbolt lock according to VA security regulations.

Sound Isolation. - N/A https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/telecom/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecomSpaces-AppxB-2023-06-01.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/telecom.asp https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/telecom.asp https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

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Data.

- Standard Data Outlets: Each data outlet device location will have four (4) Work Area Outlet (WAO) Standard Density design cable runs that terminate on the high-density rack mounted patch panel in the Telecommunications Room.

- One cable is dedicated to a VoIP phone. The second WAO your backup/redundant line. The VoIP phone plugs into the WAO, and the user’s laptop/desktop plugs into the back of the VoIP phone. The combined VoIP/laptop connection uses one (1) active data port on the switch, decreasing the number of Networks switches.

q. Location of Data Outlets. Flush-mounted single-gang outlet boxes with four-port base plates and applicable wall device faceplates (cable installed behind wall/drywall with protective insulator or sleeve

r. VA naming and labeling. Attach printed, easily visible labels at the patch panel and wall plate. Refer to section 5.1.5, Information Transport Systems Equipment and Component Labeling, of the Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces.

s. Four (4) quadraplexes Electrical 120V 20A convenience power outlet with NEMA 5-15/20 outlets on each wall to support the network rack.

t. Two (2) quadraplex Electrical outlets, centrally mounted above ladder rack system.

u. Two (2) each L5-30 locking outlets on separate circuits for redundancy.

v. One (1) single-phase 120V L5-30 input.

w. One (1) single-phase L5-30 output rack-mounted UPS supporting up to 2880VA of equipment load and providing ten (10) minutes of battery backup.

x. Two (2) zero-U vertical rack PDUs with L5-30 inputs and a minimum of six (6) each NEMA 5-15 outlets to support IT equipment.

y. One rack PDU shall be powered via the UPS.

Lighting. z. Occupancy/vacancy

aa. Overhead lighting in front and back of the network rack.

Safety bb. Intrusion Detection alarm to detect entry into the room with local audible alarm.

cc. A remote, key operated activation/deactivation switch installed outside the room and adjacent to the room entrance door frame and/or a central alarm ON-OFF control.

dd. An automatic reset capability following intrusion detection.

ee. Locally sounding alarm, remote visual and/or audio annunciators must be at a location within the facility which ensures 24-hour monitoring.

ff. Motion Sensor Lights activate upon entry; sufficient lighting installed for safe passage and to permit Security Camera identification in the space.

Key Control Access. gg. Access to Telecommunications Room restricted to VA OIT; not to include facility Lessor or another tenant.

hh.

ii. Physical Access Control to the space includes a VA cored lock, a card reader activated by card or fob, and PIN number, as a secondary authentication.

jj. Access controls to the space include VA cored lock, the ability to scan a card or fob, followed by a PIN number as a secondary authentication.

kk. VA Cored Lock. Provide BEST 7-pin Standard Form Interchangeable Core Cylinder provide to VA for VA OIT TR keying, return to Lessor for installation.

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Other. ll. Temperature. Controlled and maintained at 69 degrees on a 24x7 basis; Lessor provided mini split HVAC system.

mm. DEMARC.

- Provide, install, and coordinate with local exchange carrier (LEC) to bring fiber and copper infrastructure into the Telecom Room.

- One conduit pathway from TR point of demarcation to connect the building with AT&T or local exchange carrier.

- Distance between the building DEMARC and the intended closet for the VA, less than 328 feet.

- A direct run from the street, where the circuits enter the building, to the wall or rack is preferred.

- Sizing of conduits must be based on a 40 percent fill.

- All telecommunications services terminated in the TR.

nn. CAT6A performance.

- All installed untwisted shielded pair (UTP) copper distribution elements (patch panels, jacks, cables, and work area outlet (WAO) jacks) for network data transmission require CAT 6A.

- Lessor shall test and certify performance; test results provided to VA COR.

oo. Rack.

- One (1) 45U network (24wX48dX80h) four post channel rack with vertical cable management.

- Rack secured to the floor and seismically braced to the building.

- Provide minimum 3-foot clearance on front and rear sides of the rack.

- Data racks shall have vertical and horizontal organizers affixed.

- Cable tray ladder rack from the wall to the top of relay rack, allowing for a pathway to conduits and 110 blocks.

pp. Patch Panels/Horizontal Cable Management.

- Provide 1RU (rack unit) of horizontal cable management equipment above and below each patch panel.

- Patch panels placed in the front top 1/3 of the network rack (RUs 31-45).

- Patch Panels, jacks, and cables require CAT 6A and shall be tested and certified; test results provided to VA COR.

- The number of patch panels is equal to the total number of work area outlets (WAO), running back to the Telecommunication Space, divided by

48, rounded up. Each patch panel and switch RU has 48 ports; assume that you will need ½ the number of switches as you have patch panels, plus one.

qq. UPS.

⁻ Rack-mounted uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and power distribution unit (PDU) equipment at the bottom of the network rack, beginning at

RU1.

⁻ Bonding. Bonding system compliant with the requirements of ANSI/TIA-607-D to include Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB), Rack Bonding Busbar

(RBB), Telecommunications Equipment Bonding Conductor (6 AWG), and Rack Bonding Conductor (6 AWG). Install RBB in the top rear RU

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D. FINISHES

a. The Lessor shall provide physical samples for VA final approval; VA will provide a digital Color Board.

b. Repaint the space every 5 years.

c. Lessor shall maintain all wall covering and paint coatings in “like new” condition for the life of the Lease. All repainted surfaces are at the Lessor’s expense, including the moving and returning of furnishings.

d. Replace flooring in the space every 5 years.

e. Lessor shall repair or replace flooring at any time during the life of the. All repaired or replaced flooring surfaces are at the Lessor’s expense, including the moving and returning of furnishings.

f. Examples.

E. SOUND ISOLATION CLASS (STC)

a. Install sound blocking and noise-blocking wall construction between rooms and in ceiling throughout the space to meet the STC 45 Vet Center specific requirement.

b. Lessor shall conduct a Sound Acoustic Field Study to assure the acoustical requirements meet the Vet Center specific requirements.

c. Examples which may help achieve a sound resistant enclosure:

Door Thickness 2 ¼”-2 ¾”, Sound Dampening Cores, Glass Insert Doors 1” insulated glass with ¼” laminated glass on both sides, soundproofing jamb seal, threshold seal, Acoustical Ceiling Insulation 3 ½”, Acoustical Ceiling Panel Tiles, Walls floor to deck or 12-18” above ceiling, Walls with two layers 5/8”); Metal Studs 20-24” spacing, and Rockwool Sound insulation or equal.

F. SOUND MASKING SYSTEM

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a. Lessor shall design, provide equipment, install, maintain, and complete software updates.

b. Sound masking system to consist of a series of ceiling speakers installed in a grid-like pattern, with a method of controlling the speaker’s output.

c. System shall use small adjustment zones to offer control volume and frequency.

d. System zones to include lobby, corridors, and each group room.

e. System reports to master station; location determined by VA.

G. SIGNAGE

1. EXTERIOR SIGNAGE a. Refer to Exhibit SOW ASR-B RCS Exterior Signage Guide for specifications and requirements associated with the exterior signage.

b. Preferred Option is an exterior sign with the Vet Center logo on building, above the entrance.

c. VA approval is required prior to fabrication and installation

d. Signage shall be legible from main serving road.

e. Signage shall comply with local municipality codes, maximum size in accordance with local building code.

2. MAIN ENTRY DOOR a. Provide main entry door decal signage.

3. INTERIOR SIGNAGE v. Refer to Exhibit SOW ASR-B RCS Interior Signage Guide for specifications and requirements associated with the exterior signage.

w. Provide interior signage for a standard wall sign, ADA compliant braille sign.

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H. SECURITY

1. Facility Security Level (FSL) II

a. Refer to Facility Security Level (FSL) requirements exhibit included in the lease for all shell and tenant improvements requirements.

b. Lessor shall design, provide equipment, install, maintain, and complete software updates.

c. No public access to the offices will be allowed.

d. Security System Monitoring and Maintenance provided by the Lessor and paid through the annual rent.

e. Security system tested quarterly by the Lessor; a copy of the report sent to VA.

2. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (VSS) a. Lessor shall design, provide equipment, install, complete software updates and provide preventive maintenance for all security systems.

b. Provide independent network switch and IP address to support the system; location determined by VA (Supply/Storage Room).

c. 100% browser-based, requiring no server or software installation.

d. Single cabinet, stand-alone system reports to a master station with monitor; location determined in coordination with the VA.

e. Provide two (2) tablets with the system software for security monitoring.

f. Cameras (exterior) installed to provide unobstructed coverage of pedestrian entrances and exits.

g. Cameras (interior) installed in the waiting/lobby, the main corridors, and telecommunications room entrance.

h. CCTV system supports the entry control system, 30-day time-lapse video recording.

i. CCTV system testing is required prior to occupancy.

3. INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS) a. Activate audible sound throughout the space upon illegal/unauthorized entry.

b. Alarm system keypad to arm/disarm IDS at interior employee entrance/exit. Location determined in coordination with VA.

c. Alarm sensors on all exterior doors and windows, and telecommunication room door.

d. Motion sensors to cover the lobby, main corridors, and telecommunication room.

e. Alarm panel location determined by VA.

f. Employee access code updates coordinated with lessor as required for the duration of lease term.

g. Telecommunications room additional features:

- A remote, key operated activation/deactivation switch installed outside the room and adjacent to the room entrance door frame and/or a central alarm ON-OFF control.

- An automatic reset capability following intrusion detection.

h. Locally sounding alarm, remote visual and audio annunciators must be at a location within the facility which ensures 24-hour monitoring.

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4. DURESS ALARM a. Lessor shall design, provide equipment, install, maintain, and complete software updates for the Duress Alarm system.

b. Interface with the IDS.

c. System reports to master station; location determined by VA.

d. Master station displays the transmitter device location upon call notification.

e. Each transmitter device is individually zoned.

f. Hardwired duress installed in each restroom and group room.

g. Wireless duress installed at reception desk and in each office.

h. When activated, a notification sounds through the hallways/corridors and the central monitoring center is alerted.

i. Duress Alarm System alerts the alarm company, which then contacts the Vet Center to determine the required course of action.

5. NURSE CALL a. Nurse call tone-visual system. The notification sounds in corridors and at master station along with a visual call light above the room.

6. TELECOMUNICATIONS ROOM

a. Access to Telecommunications Room restricted to VA OIT; not to include facility Lessor or another tenant.

b. Physical Access Control includes a VA cored lock, a card reader activated by a card or fob, and PIN number, as a secondary authentication.

- Electronic Physical Access Control System is a card reader activated by card or fob.

c. Access controls to the space include VA cored lock, the ability to scan a card or fob, followed by a PIN number as a secondary authentication.

d. VA Cored Lock. Provide BEST 7-pin Standard Form Interchangeable Core Cylinder provide to VA for VA OIT TR keying, return to Lessor for installation.

e. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for Telecom shell and tenant improvement requirements. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.6

RESTRICTED AREAS OR SIGNIFICANT AREAS AND ASSETS: (SHELL) 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA, 4.3 SECURITY OF CRITICAL AREAS (i.e., PHARMACY or TELECOM ROOMS): (TI).

7. BUILDING AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS

a. Lessors are prohibited from connecting any portion of their building and access control systems (BACS) to any Federally Owned or Operated IT Network/Telecommunication Room.

b. BACS include systems providing fire and life safety control, physical access control, building power, energy control, electronic surveillance, and automated HVAC, elevator, or building monitoring and control services (including IP addressable devices, application servers, or network switches).

c. The Lessor shall provide an independent network switch and IP address to support the Cable television, Guest Wi-Fi Router, and Security Alarm Control Panel; location determined by VA.