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This modification is entered to revise the previous posting as follows: Item 1 under Additional requirements shall be revised to read as follows; (1) Offered Space shall be located in either a single ... This modification is entered to revise the previous posting as follows: Item 1 under Additional requirements shall be revised to read as follows; (1) Offered Space shall be located in either a single tenant stand-alone building, or, on either the 1st floor, but not higher than the 3rd floor, in a multi-tenant building. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. However, existing space within a single tenant building is preferred. Original posting DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for a fully serviced lease for approximately 3,844 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of clinical space for a Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center (Vet Center) in Detroit , MI. Notice: This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential offers. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred as a result of this advertisement. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of contents of the furnished information found within this advertisement; Government is under no responsibility to respond to and is unable to answer any inquiries regarding this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement. Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 10, Suite 1100 - 8888 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Description: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for a fully serviced lease for approximately 3,844 American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) Office Area (ABOA) Square Feet of clinical space for a Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center (Vet Center) in Detroit , MI. in the delineated area explained below within Detroit, MI. ABOA is generally defined as the space remaining once common areas, lessor areas, and non-programmatic areas required by code are deducted from the rentable square feet of the facility. ABOA does not include areas such as stairs, elevators, mechanical and utility rooms, ducts, shafts, vestibules, public corridors, and public toilets required by local code. A detailed definition will be provided by VA, should a solicitation for offers or request for proposals be issued for this project. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. Lease Term: Not to exceed 20 years Delineated Area: To receive consideration, submitted properties must be located within the following area described below, which is bound by the following roads, or must front on any of the following boundary lines: 1. Bounded on the North: E. Edsel Ford Fwy from the West to East boundaries. 2. Bounded on the South: W. Jefferson Ave continuing to E. Jefferson Ave to southbound on Renaissance Dr W to East on Atwater Street to East boundary. 3. Bounded on the East: Adair St. to East on E. Jefferson Ave to northbound on St. Aubin Street to the North boundary. 4. Bounded on the West: Northbound Rosa Parks Blvd to West Bagley St to northbound on Newark St. to East/North Vernor Hwy to East on Michigan Ave to North on the Lodge Fwy to the North boundary. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (1) Offered Space shall be located in either a single tenant stand-alone building, or, on either the 1st floor, but not higher than the 3rd floor, in a multi-tenant building. VA will consider space located in an existing building as well as a building being constructed for multi-tenant use and not specifically a build-to-suit for VA use only. However, existing space within a single tenant building is preferred. (2) Bifurcated sites, inclusive of parking, are not permissible. (3) The following space configurations will not be considered: Space with atriums, extremely long or narrow runs of space (more than twice as long as wide), irregularly shaped space configurations or other unusual building features adversely affecting usage. (4) Column size shall not exceed two (2) feet square and space between columns and/or walls shall not be less than twenty (20 ) feet (5) Offered space shall not be in the FEMA 100-year flood plain. (6) Offered space shall be zoned for VA s intended use. (7) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to a property with incompatible uses, including but not limited to the following uses: liquor establishments, Cannabis dispensaries, drug and alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, establishments where firearms are sold/discharged, railroad tracks, or within flight paths. (8) Offered space will not be considered if located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods or industrial areas. (9) Space will not be considered where apartment space or other living quarters are located within the same building. (10) Offered space must be located in close proximity to amenities including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, and shopping. (11) Offered space must be easily accessible to multiple major roadways which provide multiple routes of travel; (12) A subway, light rail, or bus stop shall be located within the immediate vicinity of the Building, but generally not exceeding a safely accessible, walkable 2,640 feet from the principal functional entrance of the building; (13) Structured parking under the space is not permissible. (14) Offered space must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the solicitation for offers or requests for proposals. (15) A fully serviced lease is required. (16) Offered space must be compatible with VA s intended use. All submissions should include the following information: (1) Name and address of current property owner; (2) Address or described location of building; (3) A statement as to whether the building lies within the Delineated Area; (4) Location on map, demonstrating the building lies within the Delineated Area; (5) Description of ingress/egress to the building from a public right-of-way; (6) Description of the uses of adjacent properties; (7) FEMA map of location evidencing floodplain status; (8) A description of any planned land development or construction that will affect the site, including neighboring projects and road/utility line construction; (9) Site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, and parking; (10) Floor Plan, Parking Plan and ABOA/RSF/NUSF, of proposed space; (11) A document indicating the type of zoning; (12) A description of any changes to the property necessary to be compatible with VA s intended use; (13) Building owners shall provide evidence of ownership. Non-owners (e.g. prospective developers/lessors) submitting a building shall provide evidence of permission or authority granted by property owner to submit the building to VA for development; (14) Any information related to title issues, easements, and restrictions on the use of the building; (15) A statement indicating the current availability of utilities serving the proposed space or property. (16) If you are qualified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under NAICS Code 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings with a small business size standard of $41.5 million, please read the below attachment, entitled, VOSB or SDVOSB Status . You are invited, but not required to submit a Capabilities Statement; All interested parties must respond to this advertisement via e-mail no later than June 16, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME to: Kevin Adkins- kevin.adkins@va.gov Lee Grant- Lee.Grant@va.gov Market Survey (Estimated): July 2023 Occupancy (Estimated): 2024 Attachment - VOSB or SDVOSB Status This is not a request for proposals, only a request for information for planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation. A solicitation may or may not be issued. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 531120, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million. Responses to this notice will assist the Leasing Contracting Officer (LCO) in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for competition and restricted to SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC § 8127. The magnitude of the anticipated construction/buildout for this project is: __ (a) Less than $25,000; (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000; __ (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000; __ (d) Between $250,000 and $500,000; _X_(e) Between $500,000 and $1,000,000; __ (f) Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000; __ (g) Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000; __ (h) Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000; __ (i) Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000; __ (j) Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000; __ (k) Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000; __ (l) More than $100,000,000. Project Requirements: This is not a request for proposals. This Pre-Solicitation Notice seeks information from Potential Offerors who are capable of successfully performing a lease contract, including design and construction of the facility described above, for a term of up to 20 years, inclusive of all options, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term, at a fair and reasonable price. SDVOSB and VOSB firms are invited to provide information to contribute to the market research for this project. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be registered in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. All business concerns must have the technical skills and financial capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements. All business concerns are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement if they are interested in participating in this project. A submission checklist and information sheet are provided below for firms to fill out and submit, which will serve as the firm s Capabilities Statement. Capabilities Statement Will Include: 1. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, Experian Business Identification Number, and e-mail address; 2. Evidence of SDVOSB or VOSB status through registration at SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ 3. Evidence of ability to offer as a small business under NAICS Code 531120 and listing in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov ), including a copy of the representations and certifications made in that system; 4. A summary describing up to three (3) projects of similar size and scope completed in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your company s experience designing, constructing, and managing Federal leased facilities or health care facilities relevant to the project described above. (3-page limit); 5. Evidence of at least a conditional commitment of funds in an amount necessary to prepare the Space. If desired, the company may also submit a narrative describing its capability. Although this notice focuses on SDVOSB and VOSB, we encourage all small businesses and other interested parties to respond for market research purposes.