Veterans Health Administration (VHA) seeks Expression of Interest for 21, 768 ABOA / 24, 489 RSF of Leased Medical Space near Bothell, Snohomish and surrounding area in WA State for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to lease commercial medical facility space in the Bothell, Snohomish, and surrounding area of Washington State to establish a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The VA requires up to 21,768 assignable square feet (ABOA) and 24,489 rentable square feet (RSF) in a medical facility that meets comprehensive federal and local standards for accessibility, fire safety, seismic compliance, and sustainability. Key requirements include 90 surface parking spaces with handicap accessibility, a full-service lease covering janitorial service and utilities, first-floor entrance preference, maximum two-floor occupancy with elevator access if needed, proper medical zoning, location outside FEMA floodplain areas, and proximity to public transportation within 2,640 feet. The VA will prioritize existing buildings, followed by new construction, and finally build-to-suit options, with evaluation based on property location, ownership details, rental rates, floor plans, parking availability, zoning compliance, accessibility features, and fire/seismic compliance confirmation. Expressions of Interest are due June 1, 2026, submitted to Timothy Pavek at Carpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (tpavek@crcre.com), with estimated formal offers due in Fall 2026 and target occupancy in Summer/Fall 2028.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation and represents a new procurement with no incumbent contractor identified. The lease term is 20 years with a firm commitment of 15 years, and the VA is limited by law to paying no more than the appraised fair rental value for the space. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. Potential offerors must be capable of successfully performing lease contract obligations, including design and construction of the facility on a VA pre-approved site as well as all maintenance and operation requirements throughout the lease duration. The VA will conduct market survey site visits as part of its evaluation process and assumes no responsibility to award based on this notice, nor will it reimburse response costs. The solicitation number is RLP 36C24W26R0051, with government contacts listed as Jeffrey Deering (Senior Lease Contracting Officer) and Deborah Greer (Lease Contracting Officer).