Looking to Lease - Fremont, NE - CBOC - New - SDVOSB Set-Aside

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VISN 23) is seeking to lease a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Fremont, Nebraska through a Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) solicitation number 36C26324R0116. The government requires 19,200 AOBA square feet of contiguous, ground-level space with 140 surface parking spaces, including 7 handicap spaces, located within specific geographic boundaries. The clinic must meet Level II security requirements and be designed to accommodate multiple medical departments with specific space allocations for various clinical functions. The VA will evaluate offers primarily on price, with additional requirements including fire protection documentation, architectural plans, construction schedules, and proof of vendor qualifications. Key proposal deadlines include February 3, 2025, for final questions and February 18, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Time for proposal submission.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), targeting a 20-year lease with an initial 10-year firm term. The target occupancy date is December 1, 2026, with the facility requiring specific technical specifications including sound masking, medical waste handling, and Herman Miller Compass casework throughout the clinic. The rentable square footage must range between 21,600 and 22,680 RSF, and the facility must include specialized areas such as a reception room, radiology room, and an OIT room with specific cooling and humidity control requirements. The VA will provide equipment that the lessor must accommodate during installation, and the facility must meet ENERGY STAR certification standards. The estimated geographical performance area is bounded by Highway 30-77, Highway 77, County Road 26, and Road 19 to Old US 30 in Fremont, Nebraska.