Opportunity
SAM #36C24626Q0917
Sole Source Lease of Office Space for Chesterfield VA Clinic to Virginia Commonwealth University
Buyer
Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
36C24626Q0917
NAICS
531120
This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to award a sole source lease for office space in Chesterfield, VA, to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). - Sole source lease for Chesterfield VA Clinic office space - Awarded to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - Lease covers minimum 25,000 and maximum 25,071 rentable square feet (RSF) - Includes all services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations - Lease term and requirements - 10-year lease: 5 years firm fixed price, 5 years soft option - Occupancy required by October 1, 2028 - Space must be within specified Chesterfield, VA boundaries - Justification for sole source - VCU is the only academic affiliate recognized by VA's Office of Academic Affiliations - Unique qualifications and established collaborative programs - Statutory authority for noncompetitive awards to educational institutions with affiliation agreements - Commercial opportunity details - No competing vendors or products; sole source to VCU - Lease includes all necessary services and tenant improvements - Contact and contracting office - Network Contracting Office 6, Hampton, VA - Contracting Officer: Jackie Bray
Description
Special Notice
Special Notice
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Page 1 of 3 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 new lease using other than full and open competition to Virginia Commonwealth University for the Chesterfield VA Clinic, in Chesterfield, VA under authority 38 U.S.C. 8103(h0(1) authorizing non-competitive procedures to enter into a lease with an academic affiliate to acquire space for the purpose of providing health-care resources to Veterans.This Special Notice is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. The VA Medical Center has identified a requirement that can be met only by the academic affiliate due to its unique qualifications, established collaborative programs, and specialized capabilities developed through long-standing affiliation agreements supporting Veteran healthcare, research, and education missions. The academic affiliate is recognized by VA s Office of Academic Affiliations as an approved partner and is the only responsible source able to meet the Government s needs without unacceptable delays or substantial duplication of cost. The Government intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract to the academic affiliate to provide the required services, facilities, or support integral to VA operations. The planned action is being processed under statutory authority permitting noncompetitive awards to educational institutions with established affiliation agreements. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest; however, parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement. Any responses received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to proceed with sole source negotiations. A final determination remains at the discretion of the Government. Requirement
City and State: Chesterfield, Virginia
Delineated Area: North: Intersection of Beach Road and Nash Road East: Intersection of Morrisett Road and Nash Road East: Intersection of Morrisett Road West: Intersection of Kimlynn Trail and Beach Road
Minimum RSF: 25,000 Maximum RSF: 25,071
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 October 1, 2028. Lease term will be 10 years; 5-year firm fixed price plus 5 additional soft terms.
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 August 31, 2026.
Additional Links:VA.gov