Sources Sought Notice: Jacksonville, Florida Vet Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, is seeking to lease office space for a Vet Center in Jacksonville, Florida through this Sources Sought Notice. The VA is conducting market research to identify potential commercial properties that meet specific requirements: a maximum of 3,500 NUSF/4,200 ABOA/4,725 rentable square feet, located within defined geographic boundaries (North: Emerson Street, South: Reba Avenue, East: Philips Highway, West: Grant Road), with a minimum of 25 parking spaces including ADA-compliant parking. The lease will be structured as a 20-year term with 5 years firm and 15 years soft options, replacing the current vet center lease that expires on March 31, 2026. The VA will evaluate alternative spaces based on economic advantages, including relocation costs, tenant improvement requirements, and operational efficiency, while remaining legally bound to not exceed the appraised fair market rental value. Interested parties—including property owners, brokers, and legal representatives—must submit detailed property information, photographs, floor layouts, location details, and approximate price-per-square-foot by December 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST to Erin Carey, Lease Contract Specialist, at erin.carey@va.gov.

This is designated as a non-set-aside procurement classified under NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and PSC X1AA (Lease/Rental of Office Buildings). The current incumbent contractor information has not been disclosed in this Sources Sought Notice. No specific award value or budget range is provided in this market research phase, as the VA is gathering information to determine fair market rental rates and feasibility of alternative locations. The notice is structured as an information-gathering exercise rather than a formal solicitation, allowing the government to assess available options before issuing a definitive solicitation. The geographic constraints and space requirements are specifically tailored to the Jacksonville, Florida market, with a focus on identifying properties that can accommodate the Vet Center's operational needs while providing value and efficiency to the federal government.