X1DZ--Lease of Space up to 5, 580 NUSF / 7, 533 RSF in Sussex County, DE for a Community Clinic Annex

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request is for information only and does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated to this request for capability information.

The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to lease sufficient Rentable Square Footage (RSF) of real property space to yield up to approximately 5,580 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) in the Sussex County, DE area for a community clinic annex. Space must be outside 100-year flood plain and must meet Level II security.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will consider existing space that complies with all current building, seismic, and ADA code requirements. On-site, dedicated parking for 25 automobile spaces is required. A total term of up to ten (10) years (firm and soft terms) will be considered.

Delineated Area:

North: Intersection of Route 13 and Route 16 (Beach Hwy) to the intersection of Route 1 and Broadkill Road (Route 16)

East: Intersection of Route 1 and Broadkill Road (Route 16), along Route 1 to the intersection of Route 24 and Route 1

South: Intersection of Route 24 and Route 1, along Route 24 to the intersection of Route 13 and Route 24

West: Intersection of Route 13 and Route 24, continue from the intersection of Route 13 up to the Intersection of Route 13 and Route 16 (Beach Hwy)

SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be registered in the Veteran Small Business Certification site at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov and have the technical skills and financial capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements. Only SDVOSB and VOSB firms are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement to VA for review.

Capabilities Statement Will Include:

1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, Dunn & Bradstreet number, and e-mail address;

2. We encourage all small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes.

3. Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

4. Evidence of ability to offer under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov), including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system;

5. A summary describing up to three (3) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your company s experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or health care facilities relevant to the project described above. (3-page limit);

6. Evidence of capability to obtain financing for a project of this size.

7. If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability.

Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage all small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes.

Expressions of Interest must include the following information:

1. Building name, address and location of available space; or address and location, acreage, zoning of site to be developed.

2. Amount of offered space in Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF).

3. Building or land ownership information, brokers or legal representatives must show written acknowledgement and permission to represent the property

4. Amount of parking available on-site

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.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted via email to the Point of Contact and by Response Date/Time/Zone listed in the Sources Sought Notice.