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R -- DEVELOP AND PROVIDE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO SERVE VETERANS SOL RFP-10N3-105-99 DUE 071099 POC Catherine O'Brien 718-579-3303 The Veterans Integrated Service Network VISN 3 anticipates negotiating a Sharing/Use of Space Agreement, for a three floor freestanding building located at the St Albans Health Care System (34,500 square feet) to an outside concern with verifiable credentials, expertise and the financial wherewithal to develop and provide innovative programs to serve veterans of diverse ages and needs. The Developer/Operator will finance, maintain and manage this building. All costs of renovating and operating will be the responsibility of the User. The developer is expected to reimburse the VA for building support services borne by the government, plus the fair market value of the space. This space shall be equipped and staffed by Sharing Partners' Personnel and maintained by VA according to VA New York Harbor Health Care Systems Standards. It is anticipated that this center will serve the veteran community in the Greater New York area. Building will not be torn down and rebuilt. FACTORS FOR AWARD: Past Experience and Best Value for the Government. Request for solicitation documents may be obtained by written request to this office. FAX requests are acceptable 718-579-3313. All requests must be received by COB May 24, 1999. Requests must reference the solicitation No. RFP 10N3-115-99. PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on May 25, 1999 at 11 o'clock in the Directors' Conference Room, main building, 1st floor E wing, at the VA New York Harbor Health Care System St. Albans Campus, 179 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, New York 11425. Receipt of Proposals will be COB June 10, 1999. Concerns that respond should furnish detailed data concerning their capabilities plus at least five years experience, plus three of both personnel references and financial references. Tax returns for the past three years may be requested before contract award. All proposals will be evaluated by a Technical Evaluation Board membership established by the Medical Center Director Council. Contract award will be based on competitive negotiations and will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements and is most advantageous to the VA, price and other factors considered. The Contracting Officer is interested in limiting discussions of offers and reserves the right to make an award based on initial proposals received without holding further discussions. The VA will not pay any cost incurred in preparing and submitting proposals. Posted 05/13/99 (W-SN331293). (0133)

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