X1DZ--Northeast Philadelphia Veteran's Center New Replacing Lease | Up to 3, 992 ABOA | 4, 791 RSF

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking lease proposals for a new Northeast Philadelphia Veteran's Center facility requiring 3,992 ABOA (usable) square feet or up to 4,791 rentable square feet of contiguous office space. The solicitation encompasses a comprehensive 20-year lease term (5 years firm, 15 years soft) with government termination rights, requiring a modern building with specific facade materials, 20 total parking spaces including 2 ADA-compliant spaces, and proximity to amenities and public transportation. Key requirements include ENERGY STAR certification, detailed security specifications under Facility Security Level II, comprehensive tenant improvements, interior and exterior signage compliance, and telecommunications infrastructure with Category 6A cabling. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value tradeoff process considering technical factors including location, building design, contractor capabilities, project management, and past performance alongside price considerations. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with an anticipated lease commencement date of January 5, 2027.

This solicitation operates under NAICS code 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified offerors. No incumbent contractors or current lease holders are identified in the documentation, indicating this represents a new lease requirement rather than a renewal. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the comprehensive scope includes shell rent, operating costs, tenant improvements, security upgrades, and ongoing maintenance services over the 20-year lease term. The facility will be located in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and must be operational as a fully configured Vet Center providing clinical services to veterans. The lessor will be responsible for all building systems, security infrastructure, telecommunications equipment, signage installation, and ongoing maintenance throughout the lease period.