SAM #36C24726Q0797

Intent to Sole Source Lease for James Island Admin Office Space in Charleston, SC

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source lease for office space in Charleston, SC. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 - Requirement: Lease of 10,398 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space for James Island Admin - Location: Within a 15-mile radius of 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401 - Current space: 325 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 - Lease Term: 10 years (5 years firm fixed price + 5 soft years) - All services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations included in rental consideration - Occupancy required on or before May 16, 2027 - VA will consider alternative spaces if economically advantageous, factoring in moving and tenant improvement costs - Sole source intent with current lessor, but open to competitive offers if they meet requirements - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named other than the current lessor - Unique evaluation criteria: All tenant improvements and moving costs included in cost analysis

Commercial Opportunity: - Potential for commercial landlords within the specified radius to offer qualifying office space - Lease includes comprehensive services and tenant improvements - Evaluation based on total cost, including moving and build-out expenses

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a succeeding lease using other than full and open competition for the James Island Admin, an existing lease, located in Charleston, South Carolina. The current lease is expiring May 15, 2027.

Requirement State: South Carolina City: Charleston Delineated Area:

15 Mile Radius from 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401  

Minimum RSF:  10,398 Maximum RSF: 10,398 Space Type: Office Space

All services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations to be provided as part of the rental consideration. Occupancy, the space is required on or before May 16, 2027. Lease term will be 10 years; 5-year firm fixed price plus 5 additional soft terms.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is interested in considering alternative space if economically advantageous; otherwise, the department of Veteran Affairs intends to pursue a sole source lease acquisition with the current Lessor for the space located at 325 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will consider the cost of moving, tenant improvements, etc., when deciding whether the James Island Admin should relocate. Any expressions of interest should be directed to Jackie Bray, Lease Contracting Officer. Email (Jackie.Bray@va.gov)  is the preferred method of communication. All responses are due by July 22, 2026.

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