Lease of Space in Sussex County, DE for a CBOC Annex 7, 533 RSF / 6, 696 ABOA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 sought to lease 6,696 assignable square feet (7,533 rentable square feet) of office space in Sussex County, Delaware for a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Annex, with proposals due July 6, 2026. This solicitation has been cancelled as of August 21, 2026 because the Government received no viable offers during the solicitation period.

The lease term was 10 years (5 years firm, 5 years soft) with commencement on or about October 1, 2026, and Government termination rights after the firm term with 90 days' notice. Place of performance was Sussex County, Delaware. The procurement required a fully serviced, turnkey lease with all-inclusive rent covering shell upgrades, tenant improvements, operating costs, common area maintenance, real estate taxes, and security upgrades. The facility had to accommodate a primary care medical clinic with six exam rooms, administrative space, and support functions per the space plan provided.

Distinctive requirements included Facility Security Level II security measures encompassing video surveillance systems (minimum 90-day recording retention), intrusion detection systems on all perimeter doors and ground-floor windows, duress alarms, physical access control systems using PIV card credentials per FIPS-201, wireless panic alarm systems, and dedicated internet service for physical security on a standalone network. The lessor was responsible for design and construction completion within 90 calendar days of award with liquidated damages of $736.00 per day for delays. The space required 25 parking spaces (6 ADA-accessible), compliance with fire code standards including automatic sprinklers and two remote exits per floor, radon testing for below-grade spaces, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates per DOL Wage Determination DE20260009. Evaluation criteria weighted quality subfactors (location, building layout, lessor qualifications, build-out management, lease administration) and past performance alongside price; the Government intended to award based on best value and total lifecycle cost analysis.