Request for Information - Sources Sought Jackson MS Research Lab

Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Real Property
Sources Sought Notice
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is Requesting Information regarding the availability of 17,660 Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF); 22,958 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) of research lab space in Jackson, MS.

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation for offers nor is it a request for proposals, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The purpose of this advertisement is to identify potential sources and suitable locations. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred as a result of this advertisement. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. The Government cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of contents of the furnished information found within this advertisement. The Government is under no responsibility to respond to and is unable to answer any inquiries regarding this advertisement. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement.
Title: New Lease for Jackson, MS Research Lab
Purpose: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Real Property, seeks to lease 17,660 ABOA square feet / 22,958 rentable square feet (RSF). The space is for use by the VA as a biomedical research laboratory that falls within the delineate area explained below. VA is seeking leased space utilizing existing buildings.
VA is seeking contiguous space located on the first, second or third floor, within the same building. If space offered is not on the first floor, a minimum of one passenger elevator and one freight elevator must be provided. The building must be able to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and meet certain security requirements as set forth in the Interagency Security Committee Standards and the Department of Justice Security Standards. The proposed building must be constructed of masonry, concrete, or steel framing. Properties submitted will be given a score of Pass or Fail. Properties that do NOT meet the minimum requirements and are given a failing grade will NOT be considered further and offers for such buildings will NOT be evaluated.
On-site parking must accommodate the greater of: (i) local code required pro-rata share of parking