36C25625R0048 0003_Additional Questions Missed Signed.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs

AMENDMENT TO REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSAL (RLP)

1. RLP No. 2. Amendment No. 3. Effective Date 4. Page Of

5. ISSUED BY

6. Description of Amendment

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 1, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect

7. Name and Title of Signer (Type or Print) 8. Name and Title of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

9. Offerer 10. Date Signed 11. United States of America 12. Date Signed

By (Signature of Person Authorized to Sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

36C25625R0048 0003 03/19/2025 1 2

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

Please see the attached additional questions missed and answers.

Joycellyn Williams

03/19/2025

1. Given that the government is looking for a facilities management ownership, what is the annual energy estimate? This amount is unknown at this time.

2. What is the current VA Clinic Contract / Award information? Who is the incumbent, and was it a Service Disabled Veteran Contract? We are not at liberty to disclose this information.

3. Does the government prefer a facility that can expand beyond the requested 27,000 square feet in the event of additional services needed to accommodate veterans?

27,500 ABOA is the minimum and maximum

4. This solicitation requests 27k sqft. Would the government be willing to accept 25k square feet if all other requirements are met? 27,500 ABOA is the minimum and maximum

5. The lease is a 10-year, with a 10-year option. How does the VA handle situations in the event the contract is prematurely canceled through NO FAULT of the contractor? This RLP is for 10 years firm and 10 years soft. During the soft-term the contractor or the VA can terminate the lease with prior written notice.

6. Will the government utilize another contract vehicle to purchase Clinical equipment? Would the government consider including the purchase, installation, and maintenance of clinical equipment in the lease? No, this branch of Contracting procures Real Property. Operating costs are figured into your annual rent. Your question is one for another branch of Contracting.

7. Does vendor billing begin October 2026 or does the government utilize a different payment start date? No, after building is constructed and built out to VA specifications, accepted, then rent will start in arrears.

8. It appears that the current VA clinic location was opened in 2014. Did the contract go the full term? It did go to full-term and is now in the extension period.