X1DA--Salisbury Veteran Center replacement lease amendment to include preproposal conference

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking lease proposals for a replacement Veterans Center facility in Salisbury, Maryland through solicitation 36C24525R0021. The procurement involves securing approximately 2,112-2,534 net usable square feet of administrative/office space with 15 reserved surface parking spaces for readjustment counseling services, including counseling offices, group therapy rooms, reception areas, and administrative functions. The space must be ground floor, contiguous clinical space in a professional building with comprehensive requirements including entry control systems, security measures meeting Facility Security Level II standards, energy efficiency certifications, and full service provisions covering utilities, janitorial services, and maintenance. Evaluation will be based on multiple factors including location, building design, technical capability, and past performance, with non-cost factors being significantly more important than price in the best value determination. Key dates include an optional pre-proposal virtual conference on July 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, a deadline for written questions by July 8 at 5:00 PM EST, and proposal submissions due July 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and no current incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The lease structure includes an initial 20-year term with a 5-year firm commitment and 90-day termination rights for the government, with the lessor providing free rent for an unspecified initial period followed by rent adjustments based on final measurements. The facility will operate under normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with an anticipated occupancy date of October 1, 2026 and estimated contract completion by January 9, 2026. Performance will occur in Salisbury, Maryland, with the contracting office located in Martinsburg, West Virginia under the oversight of Contract Specialist Tammy Buckwalter. The procurement falls under NAICS code 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and PSC code X1DA (Lease/Rental of Hospitals and Infirmaries), reflecting the specialized healthcare facility nature of the requirement.