SAM #36C24526R0080

VA seeks lease space for Scranton Vet Center, Pennsylvania

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for leasing space in Scranton, Pennsylvania for the Scranton Vet Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 245-Network Contract Office 5 - Requested Services: - Lease of up to 3,400 rentable square feet (RSF) and 2,688 net usable square feet for Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) operations - 9 on-site surface parking spaces required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Space must be ADA compliant - Preference for first floor contiguous space; non-contiguous or other floor levels with working elevators considered if ADA compliant - Lease term is 20 years, with a 5-year firm term - Alternative spaces considered if economically advantageous, factoring in relocation costs and operational efficiency - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a sources sought notice for potential lessors - Places of performance and contracting offices include Scranton, PA, and VA offices in Washington, DC and Martinsburg, WV

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to lease the following space:

State:     Pennsylvania City:       Scranton

Delineated Area: North – North Scranton Expressway (11), Interstate 81 West – Keyser Avenue

South – Interstate 81, Interstate 476 East – Interstate 81

Maximum Rentable Sq. Ft.:              3400 Maximum Net Usable Sq. Ft.            2688

Space Type:          Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) Parking Spaces (Total):      9

Full Term:             20 Years

Firm Term:           5 Years

Occupancy Required By: 12/31/2027

NOTE: This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for proposals. A Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) may be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs at a later date.

The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a medical building under a lease in Scranton, Pennsylvania for 3,400 rentable square feet (RSF) expiring December 31st, 2027. The Government will consider alternative space if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime.

Space must be handicapped accessible, (ADA compliant), with 9 on-site surface parking spaces. The preferred space will be first floor contiguous but will be considered non-contiguous and/or other floor levels with working elevators if ADA compliant. Interested offerors, (owners, brokers, or their legal representatives) should submit specific information concerning their properties, photos, general layout of the space offered, location of the space, and approximate price-per-square-foot by E-mail no later than 3:00PM (EST) on 05/14/2026 to the following:

Name/Title:          D’Andre Edwards-Gray, Lease Contracting Specialist (LCS) Address:810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington DC 20420

Phone: 202-302-0327

Email Address:     D’Andre.Edwards-Gray@va.gov

Alternate Government Contact Information

Name/Title:          Christopher Tate, Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) Address:510 Butler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405

Phone:  304-263-0811 EXT 7616

Email Address:     Christopher.tate@va.gov

*If your submission exceeds 8 MB, send in multiple e-mails. Utilizing a read-receipt is advised.

NOTE: In accordance with 41CFR §102-73.55, Federal agencies must acquire leases on the most favorable basis to the Federal Government, with due consideration to maintenance and operational efficiency, and at charges consistent with prevailing market rates for comparable facilities in the community.

NOTE:

Respondents are advised that the VA assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on the responses to this advertisement. VA will not pay commissions. Offerors are responsible for any costs associated with providing proposals to the Government. VA is only gathering market research information at this point and will only consider

proposals from owners, landlords, lessors, or their legal representatives when actual proposals/offers are sought via solicitation as a result of this market research.

END OF SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

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