Presolicitation VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking expressions of interest for a research and development lease in San Diego, California. The lease is for approximately 44,000 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managements Association (ANSI/BOMA) Square Feet (ABOA SF) yielding approximately 52,800 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) of Research & Development space. The lease term is up to twenty 20 years firm term. The space must be contiguous and located on no more than two floors. The offered space cannot have atriums or other areas interrupting contiguous space, irregularly shaped space configurations, or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage. The space must not be in the FEMA 1-percent-annual chance flood plain and must be zoned for VA's intended use. The space must be located in close proximity to amenities including restaurants, pharmacies, and shopping. Interested parties must respond by August 26, 2024.