X1AA--SUCCEEDING LEASE EOI VAAA Frederick, MD Training Center - 68, 537 ABOA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management is seeking lease space for its VA Acquisition Academy in Frederick, Maryland. The agency requires approximately 68,537 assignable building area (ABOA) square feet, which translates to 72,193 rentable square feet, and needs 294 parking spaces for a 10-year lease with an initial firm term of 5 years. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 531120 for lessors of nonresidential buildings, with a projected project construction/buildout value estimated between $20-50 million. Interested vendors must submit a detailed Capabilities Statement by April 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, which should include company information, evidence of veteran-owned business status, past project experience, and financial capabilities. The VA will conduct market research to determine if the acquisition will be exclusively set aside for veteran-owned businesses, with a projected market survey date of May 1, 2025.

The pre-solicitation notice is specifically targeting Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), though no formal set-aside has been designated at this stage. Potential offerors must comply with specific location and building specifications, including zoning considerations within designated geographic boundaries. The solicitation falls under Product Service Code X1AA for lease/rental of office buildings, with the contracting office located in Washington DC. The primary point of contact is Lease Contracting Officer Clint Smith, who can be reached at clint.smith@va.gov or 202-560-6532. Submissions must demonstrate the ability to meet precise building requirements for the VA Acquisition Academy training center, with a response deadline of March 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.