X1DB--Paso Robles CBOC

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW)

Sources Sought Notification 36C24W24Q0024

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT FOR LEASE LOCATION

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VALAHS) is seeking one lease acquisition of approximately 7,020 rentable square feet (RSF) consisting of 5,200 ANSI/BOMA Office Area square feet (ABOA) of space for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in the city of Paso Robles, CA. This project will expand healthcare services and resources to Veterans within the Paso Robles area that will encompass Primary Care, Mental Health, HUD-VASH/CERS, and VSO services). Veteran beneficiaries in this catchment area will gain access to a greater range of services closer to where they live in lieu of being referred out to the community. The Government seeks to award a lease contract for 5 years firm term and 5 years soft term (up to 10 years total) due to both immediate and future known requirements.

The space shall be in a quality building, constructed of sound and substantial construction, and shall be in compliance with Federal Laws & Regulations governing Federal Leases, Building and Fire codes, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If not a new Building, the Space offered shall be in a Building that has undergone or will be completed by occupancy, modernization, or adaptive reuse for the Space with modern conveniences.

Access to public transportation shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the building, but generally not to exceed a walkable one mile as determined by the Contracting Officer. Alternatively, two or more public or campus bus lines usable by Veterans shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the building, but generally not to exceed a walkable ¼ mile. Offered space must meet government requirements for fire safety accessibility seismic and sustainability standards per the terms of the lease. Offered space shall not be in the 100-year floodplain.

The VA is conducting market research/seeking capable sources from bondable and experienced firms that are classified and registered in www.vetbiz.va.gov as either a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The NAICS Code is 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $34 million annual revenue. Responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC Sec. 8127. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage ALL small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes.

Expressions for offeror shall be sent no later than 5:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

The VA is seeking under PL 109-461 Veterans First, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or Veteran-Owned Small Business Lessor or Owner able to provide the following space:

City, State

Paso Robles, CA

Delineated Area

North 24th Street; Buena Vista Drive; and Dallons Drive.

East Golden Hill Road; and Creston Road.

South Charolais Road; S River Road; and Niblick Road.

West Spring Street

Minimum Sq. Ft. (RSF)

6,959

Maximum Sq. Ft. (RSF)

7,020

Reserved Parking Spaces (Total)

23

Reserved Parking Spaces (Surface)

23 including ADA compliant spaces

Reserved Parking Spaces (Structure)

0

Termination Rights

with 90 day written notice

Initial Firm Term (months)

60

Option Term (months)

0

Additional Requirements

N/A

All submissions must be received no later than 5:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 to Ralph Fontela, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at raphael.fontela@va.gov, with Sources Sought Notification 36C24W24Q0024 in the subject line.

Interested offerors shall include the following:

Name of Property

Address

Proof of Ownership

Proof of Representation

Pictures

Space Layout

Proof property is within the delineated area (see Attachment)

This will be a fully-serviced lease with a term of up to ten (10) years with the VA having the option to vacate the premises with a 90-day notice.

The Government is limited by law (40 USC 278a, as Amended 10-1-81) to pay no more than the appraised fair rental value for space.

Please note: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation for offers will be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. All interested parties will submit a request for the solicitation in writing to the attention of Mr. Fontela at the above referenced email address. Interested offerors should submit one (1) electronic copy of specific information concerning their properties. A site investigation of all properties will be conducted. Complete access of all properties will be required at the time of the site investigation.