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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (LEASING OPPORTUNITY) for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) / Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) Fayetteville, Arkansas I. Notice This adv... REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (LEASING OPPORTUNITY) for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) / Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) Fayetteville, Arkansas I. Notice This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This Request for Expressions of Interest (the advertisement ) is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a Lease based upon responses to this advertisement. This Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources for information and planning purposes only and is not intended to pre-qualify or disqualify any potential Respondents. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible and qualified sources exist to redevelop the assets described in Section III. The information gained from this Sources Sought will be used to assist the Government in determining if this development opportunity can be competitive and/or a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Set-Aside. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this Notice with the specific information requested in Section V. of this Notice and identify their small business status. Only SDVOSBs and VOSBs are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. VA is seeking information on the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent s qualifications only to confirm the Respondent s capability to perform a minimum of 51% of the development opportunity described in this Notice. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research should be aware that participation in this survey may not ensure that they qualify for any underlying future solicitation or contract award. Additionally, responding to this Sources Sought Notice is NOT a prerequisite to respond to any future subsequent solicitations. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this Sources Sought. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained in this Notice. II. Overview and Objectives The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking expressions of interest from qualified SDVOSBs and VOSBs to serve as a Lessor for purposes of creating a twenty (20) year lease for the Fayetteville Vet Center, a 3,200 rsf (2,730 ABOA) office facility with adjacent parking. For purposes of this effort, the Developer would be a non-VA entity who has the qualifications outlined in Section V of this Notice. III. Project Scope The intent of this Notice is to determine if there are qualified SDVOSB or VOSB Landlords that can provide adequate alternative office space of 2,730 ABOA square feet together with adjacent parking within the described Delineated Area described in the attached map: The Developer would undertake all necessary activities to produce an office space location, together with its build-out per VA specifications and requirements, and provide moving costs to the VA, at a rental rate at or below currently being paid by the VA in its existing location at 1416 N College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703 Background The VA currently leases space at the afore noted location and is seeking to evaluate the market conditions for a replacement lease which will provide a location which will be suitable for the Fayetteville Vet Center operation at or better than current location and lease rate. The proposed location must incorporate any requisite tenant improvements for the operation, minimum parking (25 adjacent parking spaces with at least 4 handicap qualified and mark spaces), and moving costs at a lease rate competitive to the existing location. Location shall be required on or before Fall, 2020. V. Sources Sought Response Requirements VA is seeking qualified SDVOSB/VOSB Landlords who have a proven company track record of: Existing office rental facilities within the Delineated Area; Financial wherewithal required to successfully build-out the premises to meet the Vet Center requirements and specifications; Operating capabilities to manage facility as Lessor. Note: VA is seeking information on the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent s qualifications to confirm the Respondent s ability to perform a minimum of 51% of the leasing opportunity described in this Notice. Responses should be submitted on official letterhead, must include a point of contact and the signature of at least one organization officer. Responses must address the following elements in sufficient detail to highlight the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent s ability to undertake the Principal Developer scope as set forth in this Sources Sought Notice. Responses must be single spaced with a minimum 12-point Arial font. Response content should consist of the following: Section 1: Business Information A. Please provide the following for your company: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number E-mail Address Web Page URL DUNS CAGE Code B. Based on the NAICS Code identified in the Sources Sought, please state whether your company is: Service Disabled Veteran Small Business* (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business* (Yes / No) Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) If your company is SDVOSB and/or VOSB, please attached VIP verification. Section 2: Qualifications to Undertake this Development Opportunity Corporate Overview: Provide overview of SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent s organization; indicate type of organization (for-profit, non-profit, etc.) and core business activities; specify age of organization; identify leadership. Commercial Development and Management Portfolio: Summarize the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent s similar development / management experience and provide brief descriptions of a project within the Delineated Area that the SDVOSB/VOSB respondent has available for lease, including any associated tenant improvement work, within the last 10 years. Include information such as: name, location, description of building type, number of lease units available (specify market rate, office, industrial, flex, etc.), associated project infrastructure, new construction/renovation, age, the number of years involved with the development, and the role of the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondent. C. Financial Wherewithal: Provide evidence of your firm s financial wherewithal to develop similar premises and attach supporting documentation. Deadline to Submit Responses to Notice Any and all questions regarding the contents of this Notice should be submitted via email to David.Dillinger@va.gov by May 7, 2019 at 3:00pm CST. Questions will be answered as an amendment to the advertisement.