Statement of Work Research Lease

Statement of Work (SOW)
Leased Biomedical Research Space – Jackson VA Medical Center 1. Purpose and Relationship to Needs Interview Questionnaire This SOW is submitted concurrently with the Needs Interview Questionnaire and is intended to supplement and clarify the functional, infrastructure, and environmental capabilities required to renovate leased space to support VA biomedical laboratory research activities, consistent with VA Office of Research & Development (ORD) expectations and applicable safety requirements.

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2. Project Overview

The Jackson VA Medical Center (VAMC) seeks to lease and renovate approximately 17,660 net square feet (22,958 gross square feet) of contiguous space within the surrounding Jackson community to support an expansion of its Research Service. The renovated facility will support:
• Six (6) laboratory teams
• Shared core equipment and support spaces
• Limited animal facilities, including:
o Short-term housing, handling, and procedure rooms
o An aquatic research room for aquatic species
The facility will be designed to support modern biomedical laboratory research, while allowing reasonable future flexibility to accommodate changes in research scope, funding, and personnel.

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3. General Facility Requirements

3.1 Space Configuration

• Approximately 17,660 net square feet (22,958 GSF) of contiguous space • Appropriate separation of laboratory, animal, aquatic, support, and office areas • Layout that allows reasonable future reconfiguration without major structural modification

3.2 Environmental Controls

• Independent temperature and humidity control for each laboratory • Non-recirculated air in laboratory, animal, and aquatic areas • Office areas may utilize recirculated air where appropriate • HVAC systems sized to support laboratory ventilation, fume hood exhaust, and future expansion

3.3 Ceiling and Infrastructure Capacity

• Ceiling height and access sufficient to accommodate:
o Ductwork and exhaust systems
o Utility distribution (electrical, plumbing, gas, vacuum) o Laboratory bench shelving
o Aquaria rack systems in the aquatic research room
o Reasonable future additions without extensive demolition

3.4 Wayfinding, Signage, and Informational Displays

• Room sign holders shall be installed outside each laboratory and office.

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Landlord responsibility: Provide and install sign holder hardware. Lessee responsibility: Provide the printed signage to be placed within the