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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for available space to lease for a clinical outpatient vet center in Gainesville, Florida. The space should be between 3,568 and 4,311 ABOA sq. ft. and meet specific VA and GSA lease standards, including enhanced privacy, robust telecommunications, and FSL II security systems. The lease term is anticipated to be 20 years, with a firm term of 5 years. Lessor-provided services include utilities, janitorial, maintenance, guest Wi-Fi, basic cable TV, and security system upkeep. Interested parties must submit their EOIs electronically by June 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Submissions should not exceed 12 pages and must include building details, rental rates, floor plans, availability date, site plan, cost breakdowns, security compliance confirmation, ownership information, parking details, building services, and authorized representative contact information. The VA intends to evaluate EOIs based on capability, tenant improvement costs, and overall best value. An award of a subsequent lease, if pursued, is anticipated around November 30, 2026. New or existing buildings will be considered, provided they can meet the VA's requirements. The government will not pay for submitted information.
The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is June 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The government intends to evaluate EOIs based on capability to meet requirements, anticipated tenant improvement costs, and overall best value.
Respondents are encouraged to submit information even if their property does not currently meet all preferred features, provided they can describe a reasonable plan for achieving compliance.