The Department of Veterans Affairs is initiating a leasing opportunity for 10,000 ABOA square feet of office space along with 100 parking spaces for the Cincinnati VAMC's administrative operations. Interested parties are invited to respond to the Sources Sought Notice, with a submission deadline set for March 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting process is being facilitated by the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kenneth Staiduhar is the designated Leasing Contract Specialist, and interested vendors can reach him via email or phone. The call for proposals does not involve Recovery Act funds and is categorized under NAICS Code 531120, indicating a focus on real estate and leasing agreements. The notice remains archived for 60 days following the response deadline. This initiative reflects the VA's efforts to secure appropriate facilities to support its mission for veterans in the Cincinnati area.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking expressions of interest for leasing 10,000 ABOA square feet of administrative office space and 100 parking spaces in Cincinnati, Ohio. This pre-solicitation notice serves as a market research tool, not as a solicitation for proposals. The VA encourages submissions from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), registered at the Veterans Information Pages (VIP). Interested parties must respond by March 26, 2025.
Key requirements include that offered space must be in one building, preferably on the first floor, and accessible via public transportation. Incompatible neighboring properties and irregular space shapes are discouraged. The lease term will not exceed 20 years. Submissions must provide detailed information such as property ownership, descriptions of the property and its uses, and compliance with federal and local safety and zoning requirements. The anticipated cost for the project is estimated between $5 million and $10 million. The VA aims for a fully serviced lease that meets its operational needs while considering the potential for veteran-owned business set-asides.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice seeking Expressions of Interest for leasing 10,000 ABOA square feet of administrative space and 100 parking spaces in Cincinnati, Ohio, for a term not exceeding 20 years. This presolicitation is intended to identify potential sources and evaluate market capability, particularly among Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
Interested parties must provide specific details about their property, including location within delineated boundaries, zoning compliance, and proximity to amenities and public transportation. The VA seeks space that meets several conditions, such as being located on a single floor, being easily accessible, and conforming to federal and local safety standards.
Responses must be submitted electronically by February 28, 2025. The information gathered will aid the VA in determining if the project can be set aside for SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, in line with federal procurement regulations. This presolicitation does not constitute a formal solicitation nor guarantee that a contract will be awarded.