X1DZ--Notice of Intent to Award Succeeding Lease Without Competition - Aberdeen, MD

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{"description":"Sources Sought Notice - 36C24526Q0200\n\nSubject: Notice of Intent to Award Succeeding Lease Without Competition - Aberdeen, MD\n\nDEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) ADVERTISEMENT FOR SUCCEEDING LEASE ACTION\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (Government) intends to award a succeeding lease to C&G COMMERCIAL REALTY, LLC, under the authority of General Services Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Part 570.402. This regulation authorizes use of the sole source lease awards where it is determined that award to any other location would result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition.\n\nTHIS ADVERTISEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSALS; However, any party who believes it can provide a facility that would satisfy the above requirements is invited to submit a written statement of capability to do so, with evidence to support its claim. Responses received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this advertisement. This advertisement does not obligate the Government to award to any lease contract.\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs currently occupies clinical and related space at 223 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001, in a lease that expires April 30, 2026. To satisfy the VA mission requirements, the current Aberdeen, MD Veteran Center must remain operational.\n\nTerm:\nEstimated term is up to 5 years; up to a 2-year firm term, 3-year non-firm (soft) term.\n\nTenant Improvements:\nNo tenant improvements will be performed under the succeeding lease award\n\nSpace Availability:\nThe space must be available for occupancy by May 1, 2026.\n\nRentable Square Feet:\nApproximately 1,200 Rentable Square Feet of Medical Space.\n\nLocation:\nTo be considered, space must be within the following delineated area:\n\nN: Intersection of I-95 and Level Rd, ends Intersection of I-40 and Level Rd.\n\nS: Intersection of I-40 and Level Rd, ends Intersection of I-40 and Riverside Pkwy\n\nE: Intersection of I-95 and Riverside Pkwy, ends Intersection of I-40 and Riverside Pkwy\n\nW: Intersection of I-95 and Level Rd, ends Intersection of I-95 and Riverside Pkwy\n\nThe Government will consider alternative space if it is economically advantageous, and that otherwise the Government intends to pursue a sole source acquisition. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government's requirements as well as all costs likely to be incurred through relocating such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. The Government will consider leased space located in another existing building providing all costs mentioned above can be offset by competition.\n\nAffirmative responses to this advertisement: Interested parties are invited to submit the above notice and evidence via email to Efrem.Sommer@va.gov no later than Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 AM EST.\n\nTelephone responses are not accepted.\n\nRESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON ANY AFFIRMATIVE RESPONSE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C24526Q0200 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 531120 Classification Code: X1DZ Response Deadline: 2026-01-15T07:00:00-05:00 Office Address: LINTHICUM, MD Place of Performance: 21001 POC: Efrem Sommer, Efrem.Sommer@va.gov, 304-263-0811 {"description":"Sources Sought Notice - 36C24526Q0200\n\nSubject: Notice of Intent to Award Succeeding Lease Without Competition - Aberdeen, MD\n\nDEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) ADVERTISEMENT FOR SUCCEEDING LEASE ACTION\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs (Government) intends to award a succeeding lease to C&G COMMERCIAL REALTY, LLC, under the authority of General Services Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Part 570.402. This regulation authorizes use of the sole source lease awards where it is determined that award to any other location would result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition.\n\nTHIS ADVERTISEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSALS; However, any party who believes it can provide a facility that would satisfy the above requirements is invited to submit a written statement of capability to do so, with evidence to support its claim. Responses received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this advertisement. This advertisement does not obligate the Government to award to any lease contract.\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs currently occupies clinical and related space at 223 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001, in a lease that expires April 30, 2026. To satisfy the VA mission requirements, the current Aberdeen, MD Veteran Center must remain operational.\n\nTerm:\nEstimated term is up to 5 years; up to a 2-year firm term, 3-year non-firm (soft) term.\n\nTenant Improvements:\nNo tenant improvements will be performed under the succeeding lease award\n\nSpace Availability:\nThe space must be available for occupancy by May 1, 2026.\n\nRentable Square Feet:\nApproximately 1,200 Rentable Square Feet of Medical Space.\n\nLocation:\nTo be considered, space must be within the following delineated area:\n\nN: Intersection of I-95 and Level Rd, ends Intersection of I-40 and Level Rd.\n\nS: Intersection of I-40 and Level Rd, ends Intersection of I-40 and Riverside Pkwy\n\nE: Intersection of I-95 and Riverside Pkwy, ends Intersection of I-40 and Riverside Pkwy\n\nW: Intersection of I-95 and Level Rd, ends Intersection of I-95 and Riverside Pkwy\n\nThe Government will consider alternative space if it is economically advantageous, and that otherwise the Government intends to pursue a sole source acquisition. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternate space that potentially can satisfy the Government's requirements as well as all costs likely to be incurred through relocating such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunications infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. The Government will consider leased space located in another existing building providing all costs mentioned above can be offset by competition.\n\nAffirmative responses to this advertisement: Interested parties are invited to submit the above notice and evidence via email to Efrem.Sommer@va.gov no later than Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 AM EST.\n\nTelephone responses are not accepted.\n\nRESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE VA ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO AWARD A LEASE BASED UPON ANY AFFIRMATIVE RESPONSE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.\n\n"}