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The Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for Research Lab and Related Space in Phoenix, AZ NOTICE: This advertisement is a notice of a potential opportunity. This advertisement... The Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Expressions of Interest for Research Lab and Related Space in Phoenix, AZ 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: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22G 4135 S. Power Rd Ste 103 Phoenix, AZ 85014 ATTN: Edelma Galarza-Valentin, Contracting Officer Telephone: 480-466-7904 E-Mail: edelma.galarza-valentin@va.gov DESCRIPTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs desires to lease approximately 15,000 square feet of space in Phoenix, AZ for laboratory research. The space must be handicap/ADA complaint and can be provided by new construction or a modification of existing space. On-site parking for 25 vehicles is required, (2) must be designated for handicap/disabled. This will be a fully serviced lease with a lease term of up to ten (10) years with the VA. The VA will consider existing space that is built out for a research lab. 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. SDVOSBs and VOSBs are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. VA is seeking information on the SDVOSB/VOSB Respondents qualifications only to confirm the Respondents capability to perform a minimum of 51% of the development opportunity described in this Notice. The Government is limited by law (40 USC 278a, as Amended 10-1-81) to pay no more than the appraised fair rental value of the space. Project Requirements: This Sources Sought 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 10 years, as well as all maintenance and operation requirements for the duration of the lease term, at a fair and reasonable price. More information on VA s requirements can be found on the Technical Information Library at the following link: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/leasing.asp. 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. Please note: The advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A solicitation will be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date. Interested offerors should submit (1) electronic copy of specific information concerning their properties. A site investigation of all properties will be conducted. Complete access of all properties will be required at the time of site investigation. The VA will not enter into any sublease or ground lease. All offerors that want the VA to enter into a sublease or ground lease will not be considered. 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 [$38.5 million]. Responses to this notice will assist in determining if the acquisition should be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns in accordance with 38 USC § 8127. DELINEATED AREA: The intent of this Notice is to determine if there are qualified lessors including SDVOSB or VOSB that can provide adequate research lab space up to 15,000 NUSF, including adjacent parking, within the Delineated Boundary described below: North Boundary-E Roosevelt St Extended East Boundary- N 11th St Extended South Boundary-Washington St Extended West Boundary- 3rd. St Extended The following map is provided for further clarification of the boundaries of the delineated area, see map below: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Please provide as much as possible of the following basic information and descriptions pertaining to the building you propose for consideration by VA. VA s assessment of your building will be solely dependent on the information you provide. VA reserves the right to eliminate a property that fails to provide sufficient information. All submissions should include the following information: Name of Owner. Address or locational description of the building. Age of building. Total existing gross square feet. Site plan depicting the building and parking. Floor plan of the proposed space. Identification of on-site parking to be dedicated for VA s use. A map demonstrating the building is within the delineated area. Description of ingress/egress to the building. FEMA map evidencing that the building lies outside the 100-year floodplain. Building owners must provide evidence of ownership. Non-owners (e.g. prospective developers/lessors) submitting a building must provide evidence of permission or authority granted by property owner to submit the building to VA for development. Any information related to title issues, easements and restrictions on the use of the building. A description of any planned land development or construction which will affect the building including neighboring projects and road/ utility line construction. Parking Requirements: On-site parking must 1) be fully compliant with local laws, rules and regulations and: 2) include a minimum of 25 on-site spaces, 2 of which need to be ADA compliant or meeting minimum code requirements, whichever is most stringent. Parking spaces shall be handicapped designated in accordance with local code. All submissions should include the following information: Name of current owner; Address or described location of building; Location on map, demonstrating the building lies within the Delineated Area; Description of ingress/egress to the building; Description of the uses of adjacent properties; FEMA map evidencing floodplain status; A narrative and map describing proximity of the building to the nearest bus and/or train stop, and major transportation routes, and A description of any planned land development or construction that will affect the building, including neighboring projects and road/utility line construction. Site plan depicting the property boundaries, building, and parking; and (10) Floor plan and NUSF and rentable square footage of proposed space; (11) If you are qualified as a small business, 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 $38.5 million, please read the attachment, entitled, Small Business, VOSB, or SDVOSB Status . You are invited, but not required to submit a Capabilities Statement.; (12) A document indicating the type of zoning and that VA s intended use is permissible for the proposed space; (13) A description of any changes to the property necessary to be compatible with VA s intended use; (14) Although evidence of ownership or control of the building is not necessary at this stage of the procurement, respondents are encouraged to provide evidence. Evidence of ownership or control of the building will be required once the Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) documents are issued. Non-Owners (e.g. prospective developers/lessors) submitting a building or land must provide evidence of permission or authority granted by property owner to submit the property to VA for development. (15) Any information related to title issues, easements and restrictions on the use of the building or land. All interested parties must respond to this announcement no later than Friday January 24, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. MT.