Sources Sought for Warehouse 19, 500 NUSF

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, is seeking to lease approximately 19,500 net usable square feet (NUSF) of warehouse and administrative space in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The space requirement consists of 17,500 NUSF of warehouse area and 2,000 NUSF of administrative/office space, along with 20 parking spaces. The VA will consider both existing buildings and new construction, with a lease term of up to 10 years. Specific property requirements include a contiguous first-floor location within Butler County, avoidance of FEMA 100-year flood plains, proper zoning for VA use, and exclusion of properties near liquor stores, bars, CBD shops, or strip clubs. Interested parties must submit detailed property information, site plans, floor plans, and capability statements by 4:00 P.M. CDT on December 30, 2024, via email to terry.martin1@va.gov.

The procurement is set aside for total small business participation, with a specific focus on small businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 531120. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the size standard for this NAICS category is $47.5 million. The solicitation emphasizes the need for properties that meet precise geographical and zoning constraints, bounded by specific county roads and highways in Butler County. Potential respondents must demonstrate compliance with all specified location and space requirements, including providing comprehensive documentation of their property's suitability for VA's warehouse and administrative needs. The VA's approach indicates a thorough and detailed evaluation process to identify the most appropriate warehouse space for their operational requirements.