TSA17-25-RETX001 RLP A02 QA.pdf

TSA17-25-RETX001

AMENDMENT 02

Q&A

Q1. The Sam.gov link has August 1st as the due date, are there any other dates we need to keep in mind?

A1. There are only two due dates listed in the Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) – questions and proposals due.

Q2. Which space/building does TSA want a proposal for? What is TSA’s preferred suite?

A2. TSA has no preference of buildings, spaces or suites. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP and submit the building(s) or space(s) which meet the requirements as detailed. If you submit more than one building, each must have its own proposal.

Q3. TSA location parameters changed from the original Request for Information/Sources Sought and you are moving further away from the airport. Would it be appropriate to include a property from the original delineated area?

A3. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP. If your property falls outside of the defined delineated area specified in the RLP posted on SAM.gov, the property will not meet the requirement.

Q4. Is Exhibit A the only page that needs to be submitted?

A4. Please read the entire RLP package as there are specific requirements for submittal or numerous artifacts for each property being offered.

Q5. Is TSA providing a marked-up version of our CAD drawings showing the preferred buildout plan?

A5. No.

Q6. Does the available square footage need to fall strictly within the 18,000–20,000 SF range?

A6. Yes.

Q7. Is EV charging capability a hard requirement that must be in place at the time of lease execution, or is it considered a future upgrade or bonus?

A7. EV-Charging is not a requirement in this RLP.

Q8. Does the gym/training space need to be located on-site, or is this viewed as a bonus if available?

A8. The gym/training space must be located on-site and within the TSA leased space. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP.

Q9. Are multi story buildings being considered or just single-story free standing?

A9. The RLP does not specify for multi-story or single-story, or stand-alone buildings. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP.

Q10. The RLP states that the space has to be continuous, however, we looked at various space on different floors, is this still acceptable?

A10. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP. The final requirements have changed from the original RFI.

Q11. Is there an incumbent? If so, what is contract number and value of the contract? Is the

Government expecting the incumbent to submit a proposal?

A11. Yes, there is an incumbent. The lease contract number is HSTS01-11-L-00010. Total lease value $5,000,000.00. All interested parties are encouraged to review the RLP and submit a property which meets the requirements.

Q12. Can my organization bid on this contract?

A12. See also Q/A2. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP and submit the building(s) or space(s) which meet the requirements as detailed.

Q13. Will there be an extension for this solicitation due date?

A13. No.

Q14. For this Pre-Award phase, are we only required to complete the forms with blue inserts, or do the forms with red highlights also need to be submitted at this stage?

A14. See also Q/A4. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP package as there are specific requirements for submittal or numerous artifacts for each property being offered.

Q15. Are the minimum requirements highlighted in the RLP Form (No. TSA17-25-RETX001), specifically section 1.04 “Unique Requirements (JUN 2025),” the main set of requirements to focus on, or are there additional specifications we should be addressing at this stage?

A15. See also Q/A4 and Q/A8. Please review all documents posted as part of the RLP and submit the building(s) or space(s) which meet the requirements as detailed.

Q16. Does Lease Template No. 70T017-25-L-RETXF014 need to be fully completed at this point, or will that be addressed later in the proposal process?

A16. No. Please see RLP Section 1.01 GENERAL INFORMATION, Paragraph C.

Q17. Do we need to complete the Security Unit Price List at this stage (Exhibit A – Section 13)? If yes, can you provide more detail on what’s needed, or where the relevant security specs can be found?

A17. No. Requirements of TSA facility physical security will be provided post award.

Q18. How many parking spaces are required for TSA employee and visitor use? Government vehicle parking?

A18. TSA requires 22 reserved and marked parking spaces for GOV. Please review all requirements in the RLP.

Q19. Does the “Prelease, Fire Protection and Life Safety Evaluation for High-Rise Office Buildings” need to be filled out considering this is a single-story building? Or should we just complete the low-rise version?

A19. Please review Form 12000 applicable to your building.

Q20. Do Exhibits B and C (BOAF and Construction Schedule) need to be submitted in full alongside Exhibit A at this initial RLP submission stage, or is completing Exhibit A sufficient for now?

A20. See also Q/A4. Yes, Exhibit A, B & C must be submitted.

Q21. Are we required to submit qualifications or certifications of architects/designers/general contractors as part of this initial submission, or will that be expected in a later round once buildout is discussed?

A21. No, tenant improvements are a post award action.

Q22. Does the LAN/server room HVAC need to be a fully independent (non-shared) system, or can it be separately zoned but still part of the main system??

A22. Please refer to RLP 1.04 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS.

Q23. Does the building need to be LEED certified for this requirement?

A23. Please see RLP Section 3.06 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS and Lease Section 3.48.

Q24. Is the government or the offeror responsible for paying for the DIDs and CDs??

A24. Similar to Q/A17, this is a post award activity and is considered part of the tenant improvement cost.

Q25. Section 3 of the draft lease details the shell components to the build-out, for which we assume the Offeror is responsible for providing as part of the offered rent, but what is the Tenant Improvement Allowance being sought by the TSA in addition to the cost of the warm-lit shell?

A25. There is no TIA being requested as part of the proposal.

Q26. Is TSA planning to pay lump sum at space acceptance for any build-out costs that are in addition to the warm-lit shell?

A26. All tenant improvement costs are negotiated and subsequently paid post award at 100% completion.

Q27. Is TSA interested in re-using any current build-out in place in the proposed space; if so, how will the cost to not have to replicate be evaluated in the award process?

A27. All tenant improvements are negotiated post award.

Q28. Would TSA consider making each of the requested three options firm instead of having rolling 180-day termination rights during the option periods? Offerors will be able to propose much more aggressive rents if the option terms are firm.

A28. No.

Q29. Is there an incumbent location in the delineated area that will be given any sort of pricing/award evaluation advantage related to replication and relocation costs, or any other costs, that would not be incurred by the Government should the Government remain in their current building?

A29. See Q/A11.

Q.30. Is there a link where the questions should be submitted?

A.30. There is no link, please submit your questions via email to both points of contact listed in the

RLP.

Q.31. I'm reaching out regarding Notice ID TSA17-25-RETX001 - Leased Space Houston, TX. Can you clarify if this is still an active solicitation?

A.31. Yes and proposals are due 8/1.