Mutual Tower Lease Succeeding Lease

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Department of Veterans Affairs The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a succeeding lease using other than full and open competition for the Mutual Tower Office, an existing lease, located in Durham, NC Carolina. The current lease is expiring April 19, 2027. Requirement State:

Durham City:

North Carolina Delineated Area:

North:

Interstate 85 South and East:

U.S. Highway 15 Business West:

U.S. Highway 501 Minimum RSF:

33275 Maximum RSF:

33275 Space Type: Administrative All services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations to be provided as part of the rental consideration. Occupancy, the space is required on or before April 19, 2027. Lease term will be 10 years; 5-year firm fixed price with additional 5 one - year soft terms.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is interested in considering alternative space if economically advantageous; otherwise, the department of Veteran Affairs intends to pursue a sole source lease acquisition with the current Lessor located at 411 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27702. The Department of Veterans Affairs will consider the cost of moving, tenant improvements, etc., when deciding whether the Mutual Tower Office should relocate.

Any expressions of interest should be directed to Barry Butler, Lease Contracting Officer. Email (barry.butler2@va.gov) is the preferred method of communication. All responses are due by December 30, 2024.