X1LZ--Cincinnati Parking 200 Spaces

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to lease 135-200 parking spaces near the Cincinnati VA Medical Center through a simplified acquisition procedure under FAR Part 13. The solicitation, identified as 36C25025Q0129, requires parking facilities within a specific delineated area bounded by Forest Ave, Erkenbrecher Ave, Vine St, Dury Ave, E. University Ave, Harvey Ave, and Vernon Pl. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, including proximity to the medical facility and site quality, along with past performance and price. Vendors must provide parking spaces within a 15-minute walking distance of 3200 Vine Street, with an enclosed perimeter, paved and striped surfaces, proper lighting, security monitoring via CCTV, and an access control system. The response deadline is January 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with an anticipated contract award by January 2025.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation with no specific set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 812930 for parking lots and garages. The contract structure includes a base year with four additional one-year option periods, which can be exercised at the government's discretion. Operational hours are specified as Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and the facility must provide comprehensive maintenance services including re-striping, lighting updates, paving repair, cleaning, sweeping, and snow/ice removal. The parking facility must meet specific technical requirements, such as maintaining a minimum of 5 foot-candles of lighting and implementing snow removal when accumulation exceeds 2 inches for lots and 1.5 inches for sidewalks. While no specific incumbent or precise budget range is disclosed, the size standard for this NAICS category is $47 million, suggesting potential for significant vendor interest.