X1GZ--HONOLULU WAREHOUSE SUCCEEDING LEASE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking expressions of interest for warehouse space in Honolulu, HI, to succeed a lease expiring on 2/14/2026. If economically advantageous alternatives are not found, the VA intends to pursue a sole-source acquisition for continued occupancy under GSAM 570.402. This notice aims to identify potentially suitable alternative space.

• Space Size: Approximately 19,248 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) / 19,824 Rentable Square Feet (RSF).

• Parking: Minimum of 21 standard-sized automobiles (7 reserved immediately outside, 14 unreserved).

• Lease Term: 20 years (10 fixed, 10 non-fixed) with termination rights.

• Location Criteria: Within 0.3 miles of public transportation, within 0.5 miles of amenities (restaurants, shopping). Specific boundaries: North (Nimitz Hwy Business District), South (Aolele St.), East (Paiea St.), West (Rodgers Blvd.).

• Flood Plain: Must not be within the FEMA 100-year flood plain.

• Incompatible Uses: Not within 0.25 miles of properties with incompatible uses (e.g., liquor establishments, substance abuse centers, correctional institutions, industrial areas, marijuana dispensaries, locations with illegal activities). Restaurants and bar/grills are acceptable.

• Configuration: Contiguous space, not excessively long/narrow, no atriums or unusual features.

• Compliance: Must meet federal and local requirements for fire protection, life safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability.

• Occupancy: By 2/15/2026.

• Submission: Expressions of interest must be sent via email ONLY by January 7, 2026, 3:30 PM PST to jessica.nonaka@va.gov and melinda.thome@va.gov.

• Information Required: Address, map, evidence of ownership, ABOA/RSF amounts, annual rental rate per RSF (broken down by rent components), parking details, floor plan, site plan, city zoning map, proximity to public transportation narrative, ingress/egress description, statement of ability to meet requirements, FEMA map, and date of availability.

• Note: This is NOT a Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) or Solicitation for Offers (SFO). VA will not reimburse costs incurred in response to this notice. The government is limited to paying no more than the appraised fair rental value.

• The VA is considering a sole-source acquisition if alternative space is not economically advantageous.

• The VA will consider alternative space and associated relocation costs (physical move, tenant improvements, etc.) when making its determination.

Other / Unclassified

This notice is a Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding warehouse space in Honolulu, HI. The VA's current lease expires on February 14, 2026. The VA is exploring alternative space options that may be economically advantageous. If no suitable alternative is found, the VA intends to pursue a sole source acquisition for the existing space under GSAM 570.402.

This notice is an "Expression of Interest" (EOI) request, not a solicitation. It aims to identify potentially suitable alternative warehouse space. Bidders interested in offering space must meet specific criteria and submit detailed information by email no later than January 20, 2025, 3:30 PM PST.

• Approximately 15,851 Rentable Square Feet (RSF).

• 2 reserved and 11 unreserved parking spaces.

• Located within .3 miles of public transportation and .5 miles of amenities.

• Situated within specific geographic boundaries (North: Nimitz Hwy Business District, South: Aolele St., East: Paiea St., West: Rodgers Blvd.).

• Occupancy by February 15, 2026.

• Not within the FEMA 100-year flood plain, not a sublease, and not located near incompatible uses.

• Must meet federal and local fire, life safety, security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards.

• Address and map of the proposed space.

• Proof of ownership or owner's authorization.

• ABOA and RSF details.

• Annual rental rate per RSF for all components (Base Rent, taxes, insurance, CAM, OPEX).

• Parking availability.

• Floor plan, site plan, and city zoning map.

• Proximity to public transportation and major roads.

• Statement of ability to meet government requirements.

• FEMA map confirming location outside flood plain.

• Date of space availability.

• The VA will not reimburse costs incurred in response to this notice.

• The VA is legally limited to paying no more than the appraised fair rental value for space.