Lease - Vet Center - El Paso-Texas
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for leasing approximately 4,511 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet of clinical space in El Paso, Texas. This notice is for planning purposes and is not a solicitation for offers. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires approximately 4,511 ABOA sq ft (or 5,639 rentable sq ft) for a Vet Center. The space must be located within the area bounded by Route 54 (West), I-10 (South), and State Loop 375 (East and North) in El Paso, TX. Key requirements include:
- Accessibility: Full ADA and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards compliance for building and parking.
- Security: Compliance with Interagency Security Committee Security Design Criteria.
- Parking: A minimum of 23 parking spaces.
- Building Codes: Adherence to all current Federal, State, and local codes (fire, life safety, OSHA, seismic).
- Lease Term: Up to 20 years, with VA termination rights after 5 years.
- Rent: VA prefers predetermined escalations and will pay rent in arrears.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- NAICS Code: 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), Size Standard: $34 Million
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
- Published: February 12, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or legal representatives) should submit information via email to the primary contact. Required information includes building details, square footage, rental rates (fully serviced, indicating tenant improvements), availability date, ownership, parking, energy efficiency features, and building services. This is for market research only; the VA will not pay for response costs and assumes no obligation to award a lease.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The VA is specifically conducting market research for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) sources, in addition to general market capabilities.
Contact Information
Patrice Flagg, Realty Specialist Email: patrice.flagg@va.gov (Reference 36C24W26Q0059)