Expressions of Interest Sought for Space Availability: National Institutes of Health

The United States Government seeks to identify sources and receive information on office and related space within a delineated area defined below for Montgomery County, MD.

The Government is seeking sources of laboratory and laboratory support space for a lease of approximately 17,000 to19,700 usable square feet in one contiguous floor. The Government seeks information pertaining to potential laboratory and support space availability that will satisfy the Government's future requirement. Space less than 19,700 USF will be considered if efficiencies in the space can be demonstrated to the Government.

Offered space must meet Government requirements for class "A" laboratory space with base building systems to support governments requirements, fire safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease.

Additional Requirements:
• All spaces offered must be in a single facility and shall be contiguous and contained within their own secured perimeter
• Lab space must be efficient, open space, free of columns
• All labs must be negatively pressured with single pass air
• All materials used in the laboratory (cabinetry, shelving, flooring, etc.) shall be corrosion resistant
• Offered space must be able to support temperature-controlled rooms such as Freezer rooms
• Offered space must include a conference room to house up to 30 staff for formal and informal meetings and training

This request for information is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or represent any obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this will be treated as information only. The information provided may be used in developing acquisition strategy, statements of work or objectives, and performance specifications.

The Government's space needs must be located within a delineated area defined by the following street boundaries in Montgomery County, MD:

NORTH: Muddy Branch Road

WEST: Maryland Route 355

SOUTH: Maryland Avenue

EAST: Darnestown Road to Wooten Parkway

Expressions of Interest must be received in writing no later than September 30, 2018 at 11:59pm EST and should include the following information at minimum.

Submission Requirements:
1. Building Name/address and the location of available space within the building.
2. Available square feet and expected rental rate.
3. Date of space availability
4. Building Ownership information.
5. Amount of parking available onsite and its cost.
6. Energy efficiency and renewable energy features existing within the building
7. List of Building services provided.
8. Name, Address, Telephone Number, and email address of authorized contact.
9. Your submittal for this expression of interest shall not include market data relating to the advertisement of your facility.

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