X1DB--San Diego Research and Development Space Lease

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management is seeking a lease for a Research and Development (R&D) facility in San Diego, California. The solicitation, numbered 36C10F24R0063, is an unrestricted Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) inviting qualified lessors to submit proposals for a suitable R&D space. Potential offerors must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference via TEAMS on April 2, 2025, with pre-registration required by March 31, 2025. Questions from interested parties are due by April 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and final lease proposals must be submitted by May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT. The government will evaluate proposals based on the Method of Award outlined in the RLP documents, with a focus on conforming to the specified requirements and meeting the VA's R&D facility needs.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and falls under the NAICS category 531120 for Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the opportunity targets a research and development space lease in San Diego, California. The lease will require the lessor to provide a facility that meets specific operational requirements, including separate utility metering, compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1 performance values, and submission of a comprehensive building operating plan. A registered professional engineer must certify the building systems' capabilities and identify any potential non-conforming systems. The VA will be responsible for utility expenses, and the lessor must ensure public utilities are available and pay necessary connection fees. The place of performance is San Diego, California, with the expectation of a long-term lease for the VA's research and development operations.