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 for potential lease space for a Vet Center in El Paso, Texas. The VA is seeking expressions of interest for approximately 4,511 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet of clinical space, or 5,639 rentable square feet, for a lease term of up to 20 years. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Requirements
The VA requires an existing or new building in El Paso, Texas, specifically within the area bounded by Route 54 (West), I-10 (South), and State Loop 375 (East and North). Key requirements include:
- Space: Approximately 4,511 ABOA sq ft / 5,639 rentable sq ft.
- Accessibility: Building and parking must be fully accessible, meeting ADA and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.
- Security: Compliance with Interagency Security Committee Security Design Criteria.
- Parking: Minimum of 23 parking spaces.
- Term: Lease for up to 20 years considered, with termination rights after 5 years.
- Building Codes: Must meet all current Federal, State, and local codes and regulations.
- Rent: VA prefers predetermined escalations, not CPI-based, with rent paid in arrears.
Opportunity Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, RPO WEST (36C24W)
- Place of Performance: El Paso, TX
- Published: February 12, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The VA is conducting market research to identify potential Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) sources. The applicable NAICS Code is 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) with a small business size standard of $34 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested offerors (owners, brokers, or legal representatives) should submit information via email. Responses are due no later than March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. The VA will not pay for costs incurred in response to this notice and assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on these responses. Required response information includes building details, rental rates (ABOA and rentable), availability, ownership, parking, energy efficiency features, and building services.
Contact Information
Patrice Flagg, Realty Specialist Email: patrice.flagg@va.gov (Reference 36C24W26Q0059)