# SAM #36C24426R0012

Lease and Build-Out of New Ponce Vet Center Facility in Puerto Rico

**Buyer:** VA Healthcare System - Region 4 West
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C24426R0012
**NAICS:** 531390, 238290, 561210, 561720, 531120, 236220, 238210

This opportunity is for the lease and build-out of a new facility for the Ponce Vet Center in Puerto Rico, managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the General Services Administration.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Health Administration, Readjustment Counseling Service; Office of Real Property, CFM Minor Leasing)
  - General Services Administration (Public Buildings Service)
- Products and Services Requested:
  - Lease of 4,028 to 5,438 ABOA square feet of contiguous space in a modern quality building
  - 30 secured surface parking spaces
  - Tenant improvements (finishes, fixtures, design, project management)
  - Security build-outs (video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, duress alarms, nurse call systems)
  - Fully serviced lease including utilities, janitorial, cable, internet, and maintenance
  - Specialized facility features: exterior 50 AMP outlet for Mobile Vet Center, flagpole, power-assisted entrance door, compact intercom system, luxury vinyl tile/plank flooring, acoustical ceiling panels, data/electrical outlets, sound masking system
  - Exterior and interior signage compliant with VA standards and ADA requirements
  - Appliances: refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
  - Telecommunication enclosure and network switch
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with seismic safety, asbestos management, ENERGY STAR, environmental and historic preservation regulations
  - Security systems must be installed, maintained, and tested quarterly
  - Flooring and paint to be replaced or repainted every 5 years
  - Installation and signage approvals coordinated with VA Contracting Officer Representative
  - Lease term: 20 years with a 5-year firm period and government termination rights thereafter
  - Tenant improvements allowance: $228 per ABOA SF
  - Building shell and tenant improvements must meet GSA and VA standards for safety, accessibility, and privacy
- No specific OEMs or branded vendors are named; example brands are referenced for intercom and sound masking systems, but not required.
- No part numbers are specified; quantities are provided for key items (e.g., parking spaces, appliances, outlet, signage).

### Description

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