X1AA--Sanford Vet Center | New Replacing Lease Sources Sought

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking expressions of interest for approximately 5,097 square feet of medical/clinical office space in Sanford, Maine, for use as a Vet Center. The space must be in an existing building, handicapped accessible, and meet various federal and local government requirements. The lease term is 20 years, with 5 years firm and 15 years soft. The VA will only consider existing building options and will give the opportunity to other offerors in the interest of competition. • The space must be located within the delineated area of Sanford, Maine, as specified in the notice. • The space must be on no more than one floor and all space must be contiguous. • If the space is not on the ground floor, a minimum of two elevators must be provided. • The building must have metro-ethernet data and voice communication circuits available for demarking in the telecommunication room. • The space must meet federal and local government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards.