S02 - Global Request for Lease Proposal RLP Form R100 Feb. 2026.pdf

GSA FORM R100 (2/26, V2)

VHA REQUEST FOR

LEASE PROPOSALS

NO. 36C24526R0077

Sussex County/DE

Offers due by 5/19/2026

In order to be considered for award, offers conforming to the requirements of the RLP must be received no later than 1200 (12PM) EST on the date above. See “Receipt Of Lease Proposals” herein for additional information.

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 Form R100 (2/26, V2)

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 (FEB 2026)

1.03 AREA OF CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

1.04 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2021)

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

1.06 LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (FEB 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 (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) (ONLY REQUIRED FOR NEW REPLACING ACTIONS)

2.03 SEISMIC SAFETY – MODERATE SEISMICITY (FEB 2026) INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.04 SEISMIC SAFETY – HIGH SEISMICITY (FEB 2026) INTENTIONALLY DELETED

2.05 ASBESTOS (FEB 2026)

2.06 ACCESSIBILITY (SEP 2013) (SEE LEASE SECTION 3.15)

2.07 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY (SEP 2013) (LEASE SECTION 3.09, 3.10 AND 3.11)

2.08 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT (FEB 2026) (LEASE SECTION 3.12)

2.09 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (SEP 2013)

2.10 DUE DILIGENCE AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT REQUIREMENTS - RLP (OCT 2023)

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

SECTION 3 HOW TO OFFER

3.01 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFEROR AND SUBMITTALS (FEB 2026)

3.02 RECEIPT OF LEASE PROPOSALS (FEB 2026)

3.03 PRICING TERMS (FEB 2026)

3.04 BUDGET SCOREKEEPING; OPERATING LEASE TREATMENT (APR 2011)

3.05 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (FEB 2026)

3.06 TURNKEY PRICING WITH DESIGN INTENT DRAWINGS PRIOR TO AWARD (FEB 2026) INTENTIONALLY DELETED

3.07 SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN OFFER (FEB 2026) INTENTIONALLY DELETED

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

4.04 PRESENT VALUE PRICE EVALUATION (FEB 2026) INTENTIONALLY DELETED

4.05 AWARD (FEB 2026)

SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

5.01 MODIFIED RLP PARAGRAPHS (OCT 2016) INTENTIONALLY DELETED

RLP NO. 36C24526R0077, PAGE 1 GSA FORM R100 (2/26, V2)

REQUEST FOR LEASE

PROPOSALS NO. 36C24526R0077

3/30/2026 GLOBAL RLP GSA Form R100 (FEB 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 draft lease (GSA Form L100) 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 their 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 draft lease. Upon selection for award, GSA 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 will be part of the Lease except to the extent expressly incorporated therein. Once the Offer is selected 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 will 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., Veterans Health Administration, VHA, in the entity name that owns and/or leases the Space to VHA. The Contractor shall not refer to this contract in commercial advertising or similar promotions in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the White House, the Executive Office of the President, or any other element of the Federal Government, or is considered by these entities to be superior to other products or services. Any advertisement by the Contractor, including price-off coupons, that refers to a military resale activity shall contain the following statement: “This advertisement is neither paid for nor sponsored, in whole or in part, by any element of the United States Government.”

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

A. The Government is seeking a maximum of 4,400 of American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association

(ANSI/BOMA) Occupant Area (ABOA) square feet (SF) and must not exceed 4,949 RSF of contiguous space within the Area of Consideration set forth below. See Section 2 of the Lease for applicable ANSI/BOMA standards.

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 shall 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 requires 20 surface/outside parking spaces and an additional 2 ADA compliant 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 and Exhibit C. 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. The lease term shall be 20 Years, 5 Years Firm, with Government termination rights, in whole or in parts, effective at any time after the Firm Term of the Lease by providing not less than 90 days’ prior written notice. Should the Government make the determination to modify the term or option(s), an amendment to the RLP will be issued.

F. The Lease Term Commencement Date will begin upon receipt of a current occupancy permit from local permitting agency and acceptance of the space by the Government. Beneficial occupancy is required in accordance with the schedule for completion of space paragraph within the terms and conditions of the lease.

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1.03 AREA OF CONSIDERATION (OCT 2021)

The Government requests Space in an area bounded as follows:

North: Williamsville Rd South: Route 54 East: Route 1 West: Delaware State Line

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

1.04 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2021)

Proximity to gun stores/ranges, pawn shops, adult entertainment clubs, liquor stores, medical (or otherwise) marijuana distributors or methadone clinics are precluded within a walkable mile of the Vet Center. Amenities that are rated as unfavorable include: childcare, community or recreation center for children, K-12 school, bars, or other establishments with alcohol or pornography distribution, dog kennels, and adjacent to single family housing.

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

A. Neighborhood and Parking. Inside City Center: Space must be located in a prime commercial office district with attractive, prestigious, professional surroundings with a prevalence of modern design and/or tasteful rehabilitation in modern use. Streets and public sidewalks must be well maintained. Parking facilities with an adequate availability of parking spaces open to the general public to accommodate employees and visitors must be located within the immediate vicinity of the Building but generally not exceeding a walkable 2,640 feet of the employee entrance of the offered Building as determined by the LCO. These parking facilities do not substitute for the required parking under Paragraph 1.02(C).

B. Neighborhood and Parking. Outside City Center: Space must be located 1) in an office, research, technology, or business park that is modern in design with a campus-like atmosphere; or, 2) on an attractively landscaped site containing one or more modern office Buildings that are professional and prestigious in appearance with the surrounding development well maintained and in consonance with a professional image.

The parking-to-square-foot ratio available on-site must at least meet current local code requirements, or, in the absence of a local code requirement, on-site parking must be available at a ratio of five (5) spaces for every 1000 RSF of Space.

C. Walkability and Amenities.

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

2. A variety of employee services, such as restaurants, retail shops, cleaners, and banks, must be located within the immediate vicinity of the Building. 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. A subway, light rail, or bus rapid transit stop must be located within the immediate vicinity of the Building, but generally not exceeding a safely accessible, walkable 2,640 feet from the principal functional entrance of the building, as determined by the LCO.

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1.06 LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (FEB 2026)

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

DOCUMENT NAME NO. OF PAGES EXHIBIT

Lease No. 36C24425L0009 (Template L100) 37 A

Agency’s Requirements 77 B

Security Requirements for Level 2 16 C

Security Unit Price List Excel D

GSA 3517B, General Clauses 21 E

Proposal to Lease Space (GSA Form 1364) 4 F

Lessor's Annual Cost Statement (GSA Form 1217) 4 G

TICS Table (Tenant Improvement Cost Summary) Excel H

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

4 I

DBA Wage Determination 5 J

GSA Form 12000 for Prelease Fire Protection and Life Safety Evaluation for an Office Building (Part A or Part B) (See Section 3 for applicable requirements) (Not required if <10K SF and on the 1st Floor)

6 K

GSA 3516, Solicitation Provisions 6 L

Offer Submittal Checklist 1 M

Past Performance Questionnaire 5 N

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, (20 Years. 5 Firm)

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 with rent that covers shell, operating costs, and real estate taxes. Rent will be based upon a proposed rental rate per ABOA Square Foot (ABOA SF), limited by the offered rate and the maximum ABOA SF solicited under this RLP. Tenant Improvement (TI) requirements information is provided with this RLP and will be incorporated into Lease Section 1.03, the TIs to be delivered by the Lessor will be based on the Agency’s full requirements. The Lessor must design and build the TIs and will be compensated for TI costs which must include the design and project management fees upon substantial completion of the TIs. Offerors are encouraged to consider the use of existing fit-out and other improvements to minimize waste. However, any existing improvements must be deemed equivalent to Lease requirements for new installation, and Offerors are cautioned to consider those requirements before assuming efficiencies in its TI costs resulting from use of existing improvements.

After award, the Lessor must prepare Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) for the leased Space conforming to the Lease and Exhibits. 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 will the Lessor be released to proceed with buildout. VA review and approval does not release the Lessor from the obligation to meet the requirement as stated in the lease 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 and receipt of the occupancy permit, the lease term will commence. In instances involving an incumbent Lessor where the Government commences the lease term pending completion of TI, the Government will withhold TI 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 Lease Section 1.03.

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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 (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. The

Offeror must use the Security Unit Price List to provide the Government with itemized costs of these security counter measures. Security upgrades will be paid in lump sum as part of the Tenant Improvements.

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

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. (This requirement is FSL 2)

1.12 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES (FEB 2026)

With respect to all matters relating to this RLP, only the Government's LCO designated below will 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 LCS:

Tammy Buckwalter Tammy.buckwalter@va.gov

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

Lease LCO:

Christopher Tate Christopher.tate2@va.gov

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/.

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, the Offeror must provide a conceptual layout (Fit Test) (See Exhibit B page 2) to demonstrate that the offered space has the capability to fulfill the VA’s requirements. Conceptual layouts are at the Offeror’s expense. The Government will advise the Offeror if conceptual design 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 in this RLP offer package to include any adjustments that may take place during design after award. 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) (ONLY REQUIRED FOR NEW REPLACING ACTIONS)

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.

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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) (SEE LEASE SECTION 3.15)

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) (LEASE SECTION 3.09, 3.10 AND 3.11)

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) (LEASE SECTION 3.12)

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 subparagraph C 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.

C. 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.

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, 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).

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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 use of the Building.

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 (OCT 2023)

A. Environmental Due Diligence.

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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 and timeline, as such standard may be revised from time to time. 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 E1903-11), 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.

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, 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 (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. 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, 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 interpretation mitigation measures.

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 property, 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

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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. 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 GSA, the Historic Preservation Officer is solely responsible for corresponding with the SHPO, the THPO, if applicable, 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.

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SECTION 3 HOW TO OFFER

3.01 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFEROR AND SUBMITTALS (FEB 2026)

A. Offeror must prepare a complete offer, using the forms provided with this RLP, and submit the completed lease proposal package to the

Government as indicated below. The Government will evaluate the offers received as outlined below and further described in this section.

B. Offeror must also submit with its offer the following:

C. Amenities Evidence. Provide evidence demonstrating amenities do or will exist by the Government’s required occupancy date. Such evidence must include copies of signed leases, construction contracts, or other documentation as deemed acceptable by the LCO.

D. Space Concept Design. All architectural features of the Space must be accurately shown. If conversion or renovation of the Building is planned, alterations to meet this RLP must be indicated. (See Exhibit B page 2 for example)

E. Parking Plan and Narrative. A plan and short narrative as necessary to explain how the Offeror will meet the parking requirements.

F. Architectural Plans for Building Modernization. The architectural plans for modernization, if the offered Building is not a modern office Building.

G. Construction Schedule. A construction schedule giving the dates on which the various phases of permitting, design and construction (including principal categories of work) will be completed to coincide with the Government's required occupancy date and the milestones as outlined under the Lease.

H. Conflict of Interest. If there is a potential for conflict of interest because of a single agent representing multiple owners, present evidence that the agent disclosed multiple representations to each entity and has authorization from each ownership entity offering in response to this RLP package. Owners and agents in conflicting interest situations are advised to exercise due diligence with regard to ethics, independent pricing, and Government procurement integrity requirements. In such cases, the Government reserves the right to negotiate with the owner directly.

I. Authorization to Represent Ownership. If the offeror is not the owner of the Property, authorization from the ownership entity to submit an offer on the ownership entity’s behalf.

J. Agreement to Acquire an Interest in Property. If the Offeror does not yet have a vested interest in the Property, but rather has a written agreement to acquire an interest, then the Offeror must submit a fully executed copy of the written agreement with its offer, together with a statement from the current owner that the agreement is in full force and effect and that the Offeror has performed all conditions precedent to closing, or other form of documentation satisfactory to the LCO prior to award. These submittals must remain current. The Offeror is required to submit updated documents as required.

K. Signing Authority Proof. As a condition of lease award, the Government will require one of the following forms of proof of signing authority before the Government executes the Lease:

1. Corporation. Copy of Articles of Incorporation and By-laws. In addition, a copy of the resolution, signed by the necessary directors of the corporation authorizing the corporate officer who will sign the lease to bind the corporation to the Lease.

2. Partnership. Copy of Partnership Agreement, Statement of Partnership, or Statement of Limited Partnership and evidence of authority of signatory to bind the partnership if not expressly authorized by the Partnership Agreement.

3. Limited Liability Company. Copy of the Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement. Also, evidence of the authority of the signing manager (if company is manager owned) or member (if the company is member managed) to sign, if not expressly authorized by the Articles of Organization and/or Operating Agreement.

4. Joint Venture. Copy of Joint Venture Agreement and evidence of authority of signatory to bind the Joint Venture to the Lease.

L. Conditional Commitment of Funds. Satisfactory evidence of at least a conditional commitment of funds in an amount necessary to prepare the Space, including Shell and TI. Such commitments must be signed by an authorized bank officer, or other legally authorized financing official, and at a minimum must state the amount of loan, term in years, annual percentage rate, and length of loan commitment.

M. SAM Registration. The Offeror must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), via the Internet at

HTTPS://WWW.SAM.GOV/SAM/ prior to the Lease Award Date. Offerors must be registered for purposes of “All Awards,” including completion of all required representations and certifications within SAM. This registration service is free of charge.

N. Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Related Services or Equipment. FAR 52.240-90, Representation Regarding Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, as applicable. (Exhibit I)

O. GSA Form 3517B General Clauses (Exhibit E) https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

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P. Ownership Evidence. Evidence of ownership or control of Building or site. If the Offeror owns the Property being offered or has a long-term leasehold interest, the deed or lease must be submitted to the LCO evidencing the Offeror's stated interest in the Property and any encumbrances on the Property.

Q. Legal Property Description and Tax ID. The legal description of the Property and tax ID number associated with the Property, copies of prior year tax notices and prior year tax bills, as well as any other information (such as a fact sheet, 5” wide x 3” high or larger color photograph, site plan, location map, and tax parcel map) in case of multiple tax parcels for an offered Building, or multiple buildings on a tax parcel, and any other information that may affect the assessed value, in order for the Government to perform a complete and adequate analysis of the offered Property. The Offeror is to provide a detailed overview and documentation of any Tax Abatements on the Property as outlined in the “Real Estate Tax Adjustment” paragraph of the Lease.

R. 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. 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.

S. Fire Protection and Life Safety (FPLS). The Offeror must submit the FPLS Information in subparagraph 1, unless the Building meets either exemption in subparagraphs 2 or 3 below. (Not required for space <10K and on the first floor)

1. FPLS Submittal Information.

a. Completed GSA Form 12000, Prelease Fire Protection and Life Safety Evaluation for an Office Building (Part A or Part B, as applicable).

b. A copy of the previous year’s fire alarm system maintenance record showing compliance with the requirements in NFPA 72 (if a system is installed in the Building).

c. A copy of the previous year’s automatic fire sprinkler system maintenance record showing compliance with the requirements in NFPA 25 (if a system is installed in the Building).

d. A valid Building Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) issued by the local jurisdiction. If the Building C of O is not available or the local jurisdiction does not issue a Building C of O, provide either:

I. A report prepared by a licensed fire protection engineer with their assessment of the Building regarding compliance with all applicable local Fire Protection and Life Safety-related codes and ordinances or, II. For offers of new construction only, documentation indicating the Building Code (including edition) to which the Building is being constructed and a written commitment to meet all of the mandatory FPLS lease requirements in the Lease.

2. If the Space offered is 10,000 RSF or less in area and is located on the 1st floor of the Building, Offeror is not required to submit to VHA the Fire Protection and Life Safety (FPLS) Submittal Information listed in 1.a through 1.d above.

3. If the Offeror provides a Building C of O obtained under any edition of the International Building Code (IBC), and the offered Space meets or will meet all the requirements of the Lease with regard to Means of Egress, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System prior to occupancy, then the Offeror is not required to submit to VHA the FPLS Submittal Information listed in 1 above.

T. Energy Star or Other Efficiency Improvements Supporting Documentation. (Lease Section 3.12 A) No later than the due date for final proposal revisions, the Offeror must submit to the LCO:

1. Evidence of an Energy Star® label obtained within the 12 months prior to the due date of final proposal revisions,

2. Offerors falling under a statutory exception must also indicate by the due date for final proposal revisions what cost effective energy efficiency and conservation improvements they are proposing to make.

3. If no cost-effective improvements can be made, the Offeror must demonstrate to the Government using the ENERGY STAR® Online

Tools referenced in the RLP paragraph, entitled “ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT,” why no energy efficiency and conservation improvements are cost effective. This explanation will be subject to review by the LCO. If the explanation is considered unreasonable, the offer may be considered technically unacceptable.

4. If the Offeror is claiming eligibility for additional time to obtain the Energy Star® label per sub-paragraph B of the RLP paragraph entitled

“Energy Independence and Security Act,” then the Offeror must provide such indication with its initial offer and also must provide by the due date for final proposal revisions evidence substantiating their claim for additional time to obtain the Energy Star® label and substantiating their capability of earning the Energy Star®.

U. Hydrology Statement. (Lease section 3.12 B) (Exempt if interior buildout) If more than 5,000 square feet of land area is to be disturbed in order to meet the Government’s requirements, (as more fully described in the lease paragraph named ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT, sub-paragraph, a statement from Offeror that the Offeror is aware of and will comply with the specific Lease requirements concerning maintenance and restoration of the real property’s hydrology.

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3.02 RECEIPT OF LEASE PROPOSALS (FEB 2026)

A. E-mail Only. No paper-based submissions will be excepted.

1. Offers transmitted through email will be deemed late if received at the designated email address after the date and time no later than the date and time provided on the front page of this RLP unless it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one Working Day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals.

2. Unless otherwise authorized by the LCO or his/her designated representative, offers may only be submitted electronically to VHA using email submission with the subject “Lease Proposal Sussex County 36C24526R0077”. Offers may be submitted using multiple emails. If using multiple emails, the subject line would read, “Lease Proposal Sussex County 36C24526R0077 – 1 of 4”, Lease Proposal Sussex County 36C24526R0077 – 2 of 4 and so on. All documents are to be submitted separately and not part of a PowerPoint presentation

0 Volume 1 Technical Evaluation

A 1.05/3.01 C Building Location Narrative including evidence demonstrating Amenities, Public Transportation and Safety Report

B 2.01/3.01 D Space Concept Design - (See Exhibit B page 2 for example of Concept Design)

C 3.01E Parking Plan and Narrative

D 3.01 F Architectural Plans for Building Modernization (If Required)

E 3.01 G Proposed Milestone Plan or Critical Path of Build Out Phase

F 4.03 Technical Capability Narrative

G 4.03 Program Management & Response Plan

H 4.03 Emergency Preparedness Plans

I 4.03 Past Performance References - Exhibit N

Volume 2 Pricing

A 1.10 Building Security Unit Price List - Exhibit D

B 3.03 A GSA Form 1217, Lessor’s Annual Cost Statement - Exhibit G

C 3.03 B GSA Form 1364, Proposal to Lease Space - Exhibit F

D 3.03 B GSA Form 1364, Any…