Veterans Health Administration (VHA) seeks Expression of Interest for 21,768 ABOA / 24,489 RSF of Leased Medical Space near Bothell, Snohomish and surrounding area in WA State for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
Overview
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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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a long-term lease of approximately 21,768 ABOA / 24,489 RSF of medical space for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) near Bothell, Snohomish, and surrounding areas in Washington State. The VHA will consider existing buildings, new builds, and build-to-suits. Expressions of Interest are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VHA requires a full-service lease for a medical facility, including janitorial services and utilities. Key requirements for the leased space include:
- Size: Approximately 21,768 ABOA sq. ft. (24,489 RSF).
- Parking: 90 surface spaces, including accessible spaces.
- Location: Within a delineated area (North: US-2 to WA-522; East: WA-522 to Woodinville; South: WA-522 to WA-104 to WA-99; West: WA-99 to I-5N to US-2).
- Accessibility: Preferred first-floor entrance; if multi-story, at least one elevator required. Property should have level sidewalks and parking for patient access.
- Environmental: Must not be in a FEMA 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain.
- Transportation: Should be on a public bus route, within 2,640 feet of a bus stop.
- Structural: Must meet seismic requirements for High Seismic activity areas.
- Compliance: Must be zoned for VA's intended use and meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility (ABAAS), and sustainability standards.
- Lease Type: Must not be a sublease.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Expression of Interest)
- Lease Term: 20 years total, with a 15-year firm term.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Expressions of Interest Due: June 1, 2026
- Estimated Offers Due: Fall 2026
- Estimated Occupancy: Summer/Fall 2028
- Product Service Code: X1DB (Lease/Rental Of Laboratories And Clinics)
Submission Requirements
Potential offerors must submit the following information for their Expression of Interest:
- Name, address, and location of the proposed property.
- Ownership and contact details.
- Rentable square feet and proposed rental rate.
- Floor and site plans.
- Availability date.
- Details on ingress/egress, parking, and building services.
- Evidence of ABAAS compliance, fire/life safety/seismic compliance, and zoning. Submissions should be sent to Timothy Pavek at tpavek@crcre.com.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes; the VA assumes no responsibility to award a lease and will not reimburse incurred costs. Entities should familiarize themselves with telecommunications prohibitions under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA (FAR Case 2019-009). The government is limited to paying no more than the appraised fair rental value.