X1DZ--Berks Community Base Outpatient Clinic

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a lease for a Community Base Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with a requirement for 40,418 rentable square feet yielding 29,939 net usable square feet. The solicitation seeks a modern medical facility with 28 exam rooms, 14 consult offices, laboratory spaces, and supporting administrative areas, designed to meet Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) specifications. The lease will be a 10-year firm term, with proposals evaluated on a best value basis considering factors such as location, building configuration, technical capability, past performance, and price. Proposals are due by January 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time, and must meet strict requirements including Energy Star certification, LEED Certified level compliance, and comprehensive security standards. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including GSA Form 1364, ownership proof, design narratives, and technical capabilities.

The procurement does not have a specific small business set-aside and will be located within a defined area bounded by Interstate 78, PA-23/Interstate 76, PA-863/Chestnut St/PA-100, and PA-897/PA 419. The facility requires 150 surface parking spaces, including 8 handicap-accessible spaces, and must be constructed with permanent materials in a turnkey lease arrangement. Operating costs will be included in the rental rate with no adjustments during the lease term. The lessor must provide comprehensive security measures, including video surveillance, intrusion detection systems, and compliance with federal telecommunications equipment restrictions. Total project costs are not explicitly stated, but the solicitation requires extensive medical infrastructure, specialized medical equipment, and adherence to detailed VA facility design guidelines. The facility will serve veterans in the Berks County area and be operated by the Lebanon VA Medical Center.