New/replacing lease for Paducah, KY VA Clinic

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, is seeking sources for leasing medical clinic space in Paducah, Kentucky to support primary care, social work, and behavioral health services. This Sources Sought Notice represents a market research and information-gathering process rather than a formal solicitation, with the VA emphasizing that responses do not guarantee an award. The VA requires approximately 21,688 net usable square feet (maximum 29,279 rentable square feet) on a single, contiguous first floor with 115 parking spaces, located within a specified delineated area bounded by Highway 60/Interstate 24, N 21st Street/Highway 62, Kentucky Highway 994, and N Friendship Road. Properties must not be located in flood plains, must comply with federal and local zoning standards, and cannot be situated near liquor stores, bars, industrial buildings, or shopping malls. Interested parties must submit detailed information including property owner details, location maps, site plans, floor plans, utility availability, and zoning documentation to karen.maggart@va.gov by 12:00 P.M. CST on November 24, 2025. The VA has revised the Sources Sought Notice as of November 12, 2025, to clarify that both existing buildings and new construction will be considered for this opportunity.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and includes no incumbent contractor information. The lease term is structured for up to 20 years, consisting of 10 years firm with 10 years soft option, providing flexibility for long-term occupancy planning. Small businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 are specifically encouraged to submit capabilities statements, though such submission is not mandatory. The VA has not disclosed a specific award value or budget range for this lease opportunity in the published notice. This Sources Sought Notice signals that a formal Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) may be issued at a later date following market research and evaluation of available properties. The opportunity reflects the VA's need to establish or replace clinic facilities in Paducah to serve the veteran population in the region.