The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the leasing of a space at the VAAA Frederick, MD Training Center, totaling 68,537 ABOA (above ground office area). The notice provides essential information regarding the solicitation number (36C10F25Q0046), response deadline (March 24, 2025), and relevant contact details including a designated Lease Contracting Officer, Clint Smith. The proposal is not being financed through Recovery Act Funds and falls under the NAICS code 531120 and product service code X1AA. Interested parties are invited to review the attached document for further details. This initiative is part of the government's ongoing effort to procure facilities for veteran services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The agency indicates a clear interest in obtaining responses from potential vendors to assess the market capability for this leasing opportunity. Overall, the notice serves both to inform and solicit interest from the contracting community in supporting the operational needs of the VA in Frederick, MD.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting expressions of interest for leasing approximately 68,537 ABOA square feet (not to exceed 72,193 RSF) of office space in Frederick, MD, to serve the VA Acquisition Academy. The government intends to pursue a sole source acquisition but will consider alternative options if economically beneficial. Essential criteria for submitted spaces include at least 30 feet between columns, no bifurcated sites, and compliance with zoning and safety regulations, including floodplain status. A detailed submission with technical specifications, financing evidence, and past project experience is required for consideration. The lease will have a duration of 10 years, with a firm term of 5 years. There is a particular focus on small business participation, inviting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) to contribute to market research, with looming deadlines for expression submissions by April 9, 2025, and a planned market survey on May 1, 2025. This notice serves to inform interested parties but does not constitute a solicitation, making it a preliminary inquiry into potential lease arrangements for governmental use.