X1DZ--Space for Lease in Northeast Philadelphia, PA for Veteran's Center RSF: 5, 390 | NUSF: 3, 992

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 is seeking a commercial lease for a Veteran's Center in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation (RLP No. 36C24425R0021) requires approximately 5,390 rentable square feet (RSF) or 3,992 net usable square feet (NUSF) of first-floor office space with 20 parking spaces, including 2 ADA-compliant spots. The lease will be awarded based on a best-value evaluation considering three equally weighted factors: Technical (including location, building design, contractor capabilities, and project management), Past Performance, and Price. Potential offerors must submit their proposals by April 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with a pre-proposal meeting held on February 28, 2025. The government has specified detailed requirements for the space, including security systems, interior and exterior signage, and specific design parameters for a clinical veterans counseling environment. Potential offerors must register in SAM.gov and submit a comprehensive three-volume proposal addressing all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations and is open to all qualified offerors. The lease term is structured as 20 years with an initial 5-year firm commitment and 15-year soft term. The space must be located within specified boundaries in Northeast Philadelphia and meet Energy Star requirements, with restrictions on surrounding businesses such as prohibiting proximity to gun stores, pawn shops, adult entertainment venues, liquor stores, marijuana distributors, and methadone clinics. The total project will require comprehensive tenant improvements, which will be paid in a lump sum upon completion and VA acceptance of the space. Specific technical requirements include detailed security specifications (FSL Level II), telecommunications infrastructure, sound masking systems, and specific interior finish standards. The lessor must provide a fully serviced and turnkey space, with all operating costs and security upgrades included in the annual rent. The government has emphasized the need for a professional clinical environment suitable for veterans' counseling services.