Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set‑aside Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) for a commercial office lease in Defiance, Ohio. The VA requires approximately 13,200 ABOA square feet of contiguous, single‑floor space on a first‑floor (or equivalent with elevator access) within a defined site boundary. The lease must include 66 surface parking spaces (10 % ADA‑compliant), meet ENERGY STAR or statutory exemption standards, have no asbestos (or a management plan), and satisfy all security, fire, accessibility, and flood‑plain requirements. The contract will be a fully‑serviced, turnkey lease with a firm term of up to 10 years and an optional non‑firm extension to a total of 20 years; the successful offeror must price three term alternatives. The solicitation deadline was extended to 14 September 2026, and the award is expected by 31 January 2027.
• 13,200 ABOA sq ft of contiguous office space, single‑floor preferred.
• 66 surface parking spaces (minimum 10 % ADA‑compliant).
• Security counter‑measure pricing required (BSAC $12 / ABOA sf).
• ENERGY STAR or exemption, no friable asbestos, flood‑plain free, and full compliance with VA security, fire‑life‑safety, and accessibility standards.
• Lease term options up to 20 years; pricing must include TI and BSAC amortization.
• SDVOSB‑only competition; deadline 14 Sep 2026, award by 31 Jan 2027.