Sources Sought Notice: Ponce, Puerto Rico Vet Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 is conducting market research to lease contiguous clinical space for a Vet Center in Ponce, Puerto Rico (ZIP 00716). The VA seeks a fully‑serviced lease of approximately 4,028 NUSF / 4,833 ABOA / 5,438 RSF that includes a lobby, restroom, multiple group rooms, offices for the Vet Center Director, counselors, outreach specialist, education/resource staff, copy/mail, storage, an OIT data closet, kitchen, and housekeeping area. The space must be ADA‑compliant with 30 on‑site parking spaces, meet Facility Security Level II requirements (no public access, metal‑frame doors with dead‑bolt, video‑surveillance, independent network switch), and incorporate specific interior finishes (5 mm luxury vinyl tile, painted walls with primer and two finish coats, vinyl wall base, sealed concrete floor, fire‑rated backboard, no windows). The lessor must provide utilities, janitorial services, basic cable, high‑speed Wi‑Fi, security system installation, monitoring and quarterly testing, HVAC overtime, a sound‑masking system, and conduct a sound‑acoustic field study, all included in the annual rent. The lease term is 20 years (5 years firm, 15 years soft). This Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation No. 36C24426R0012, NAICS 531120, PSC X1AA) is for owners, landlords, or their legal representatives to submit property details, photos, layout, location, and approximate price‑per‑square‑foot. Responses are due by 12 May 2025 4:00 PM EST to Erin Carey (erin.carey@va.gov). The notice is for market research only; the VA will issue a formal Request for Lease Proposal if the market response is favorable. No set‑aside applies and the VA will not pay commissions or assume any cost for proposal preparation.

Notice ID

93e8626273e7449cbd8b46505fe0c2fa

Solicitation Number

36C24426R0012

NAICS Code

531120

Classification Code

X1AA