X1DZ--Emergency Response Engineering Center (EREC)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking to lease approximately 9,990 rentable square feet (yielding 7,400 net usable square feet) for an Emergency Response Engineering Center (EREC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This specialized facility will support manufacturing, prototyping, and research operations and must comply with Facility Security Level II requirements, including comprehensive security systems, specialized ventilation for 3D printing and metal fabrication areas, and specific equipment accommodations. The government will evaluate proposals based on three primary factors: Quality (encompassing location, building design, lessor qualifications, project management, emergency preparedness, and space availability), Past Performance, and Price, using a best value tradeoff methodology. Key requirements include a modern building with stone, marble, brick, or stainless steel facade; 10 surface parking spaces with 2 handicap-accessible spaces; Energy Star certification; and contiguous, first-floor space. The deadline for submitting written questions is September 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, and proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST.

This procurement contains no set-aside designation and represents a firm-fixed price lease opportunity with no identified incumbent contractor. The lease term is 10 years, consisting of 5 years firm with 5 years soft, and the government anticipates commencement on September 1, 2025. The VA intends to pay tenant improvements in a lump sum upon completion and inspection, though it reserves the right to amortize these costs. The facility must accommodate specialized industrial equipment including multiple 3D printers, metal fabrication machinery, compression molding equipment, and electric vehicle charging stations, all requiring specific electrical, ventilation, and infrastructure support. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2025, with subsequent amendments issued on August 6, August 22, and October 29, 2025. NOTE: According to Amendment 0003 dated October 29, 2025, this entire solicitation has been cancelled.