Bid guide
How to bid on a New Replacing Lease for the Concord Vet Center, VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for a fully serviced lease for a new Concord Vet Center in Concord, California. They need 6,355 to 6,674 rentable square feet of contiguous space, along with 30 on-site surface parking spaces.
This space will be used for outpatient readjustment counseling for Veterans. The VA anticipates a 10-year firm lease term, with an option for an additional 10 years, and a 180-day termination right after the firm term. This is an opportunity for property owners to provide a long-term lease to a federal agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT (8:00 PM ET). This is a sources sought notification, not a request for proposals, so no offers or pricing should be included at this stage.
The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources and suitable locations. The VA will use the responses to determine if the acquisition should be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for property owners with existing buildings or those constructing multi-tenant use buildings in Concord, California. The space must be within the delineated area specified by the VA.
The VA encourages responses from SDVOSBs, VOSBs, other small businesses, and all interested property owners. The relevant NAICS Code is 531120, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings, with a small business size standard of $30 million in annual revenue.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you must submit your expression of interest by the deadline. Your submission should be sent via email to both Christy Snider, Lease Contracting Officer, at [email protected] and David Han, Senior Contract Specialist, at [email protected].
The subject line of your email must include "Sources Sought Notification 36C24W26Q0100". Remember, this is for market research, so do not include pricing information.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the delineated area and ensure your property falls within these boundaries. Highlight how your property meets the specific requirements, such as the minimum and maximum square footage, the 30 surface parking spaces, and the preference for a single floor or an elevator if above the first floor.
Emphasize compliance with federal laws, building and fire codes, and ADA requirements. Describe how your location offers access to public transportation within the specified distances. Also, confirm that your property is not in the 100-year floodplain and is zoned for the VA's intended use, avoiding proximity to incompatible uses like liquor establishments or correctional facilities.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.