Kenai Vet Center

Background
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is seeking expressions of interest from potential offerors to lease space for a Veteran Center in Kenai, Alaska. The goal of this contract is to secure a facility that meets the operational needs of the DVA while providing services to veterans in the area.

The DVA's mission is to provide comprehensive care and support to veterans, and this leasing opportunity is part of their effort to enhance service delivery.

Work Details
The DVA seeks to lease approximately 2,844 rentable square feet (2,107 ABOA square feet) of space along with twenty parking spaces for use as a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The offered space must meet specific requirements including:
- Must be contiguous and built to DVA specifications.
- Must be zoned for DVA’s intended use.
- Must be a full-service lease including janitorial services and utilities.
- Must not be located in the FEMA 100-year flood plain.
- Must not be a sublease.
- Must include at least 20 parking spaces, including ADA-compliant spaces.
- Should be accessible via public transportation within one walkable mile from a bus stop.
- The building must comply with seismic requirements for high seismic activity areas as defined by relevant standards.
- The facility must meet Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, and sustainability standards.

Period of Performance
The estimated occupancy date is August 2025, with a lease term consisting of a firm period of 5 years followed by an optional soft term of 15 years.

Place of Performance
Kenai, Alaska area.