Inactive

BACKGROUND: The Government is currently leasing 5,288 sq. feet of office space in San Antonio, Texas. The lease expired September 30, 2020. The Government has a continuing need for space and seeks to ... BACKGROUND: The Government is currently leasing 5,288 sq. feet of office space in San Antonio, Texas. The lease expired September 30, 2020. The Government has a continuing need for space and seeks to lease 2,432 sq. feet of office space and 18 off-street parking spaces (16 Government employee personal vehicle spaces and 2 secured Government owned vehicle spaces). The Government will use this Solicitation to determine the best interest of the Government, and whether to stay in the current space or move to another taking into account Offerors’ rent concessions or other incentives to offset relocation costs. LOCATION: Within a 10-mile radius of San Antonio International Airport. LEASE TERM: Five-year term. The Government may terminate the lease in whole or in part with 180 days’ written notice to the Lessor. KEY LEASE REQUIREMENTS: Lease contract will be the Government’s Standard Space Lease which will include and incorporate the appropriate Security and Environmental Safety Requirements. The Lease is subject to further negotiation after receipt of offers; thus, it is not necessary to execute the Lease in response to this SFO (Attachment A) Rental rate must be fully serviced, including all maintenance, utilities and janitorial service(s) Offerors must comply with all lease requirements at the time of award, including, but not limited to: Water quality in compliance with AMS Clause 6.8.9 Radon air levels in compliance with AMS Clause 6.8.11 A current asbestos survey (AMS Clause 6.8.12) Telecommunications systems in compliance with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (AMS Clause 6.9.5) Available in full text at https://fast.faa.gov/RPF_Real_Property_Clauses.cfm OFFERS MUST INCLUDE: Cover Letter stating that no exceptions are taken to the Government’s requirements, or, in the alternative, the letter must provide a detailed list of all exceptions taken Proof of ownership or control of the property and evidence of signature authority of the party(ies) who will sign any lease documents Proposal to Lease Space – (Attachment B) Rental Proposal Worksheet – (Attachment C) Space Safety Environmental Checklist – (Attachment D) Certification of Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) Compliance – (Attachment E) Written Acknowledgement of any Amendment to this SFO Scaled plan drawing of existing space offered showing windows, doors, partitions, plumbing and North arrow in digitized format AWARD: Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Offeror, who is found to be the lowest priced, technically acceptable. The Contracting Officer will evaluate all offers for responsiveness and responsibility. Then, the Government will enter into negotiations with the responsible, responsive Offeror whose offer is the apparent lowest offer in terms of cost, including rental rate and costs of relocation, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. The Government also reserves the right to (i) reject any and all offers, (ii) waive any requirement, and (iii) accept minor irregularities and discrepancies if doing so is determined to be in the best interest of the FAA. Upon successful negotiation of the attached Lease, the Government will enter into contract with the Lessor. If negotiations fail, the Government reserves the right to enter into negotiations with the Offeror determined to have the next lowest offer in terms of price. Once the Government has entered into a contract with a Lessor, unsuccessful Offerors will be notified in writing. RESPONSIBILITY EVALUATION CRITERIA: Proof of Ownership/ Evidence of signature authority Safety and Environmental Checklist ABAAS Compliance Report Written Acknowledgement of any Amendment to this SFO Past Performance Delineated Area/Location Square footage Parking Term of Lease TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA: Cover Letter Proposal to Lease Space Lessor Annual Cost Statement SUBMITTAL: Offerors must submit responses to this SFO by the following electronic means to Teresa McDaniel, Real Estate Contacting Officer at teresa.mcdaniel@faa.gov. Offers must arrive at the place and by the time specified below. The Contracting Officer may decline to consider offers that do not include required information, or that reject any of the terms, conditions and provisions of the SFO. The FAA is not be responsible for any failure attributable to transmitting or receiving the offer, unless it falls under section (a) of AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14 "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals." OFFER DUE DATE: Offers are due at 5:00 PM (CST) on August 1, 2022, and shall remain open until lease award. There will be no public opening of offers, and all offers will be confidential until the lease has been awarded.