JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Be located in a new //or modern// building with facade of stone, marble, brick, stainless steel,
aluminum or other permanent materials. The building enclosure systems shall meet the performance
requirements of this SFO, including energy efficiency and structural integrity. The exterior building
materials shall be subject to technical and aesthetic review and approval of the Contracting Officer.
The building shall be compatible with its surroundings. Overall, the building must project a
professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance, including an attractive front and entryway.
Acceptability of the proposed space will be judged against the criteria enumerated in this solicitation.
The building must include energy efficient lighting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment
which provide optimum and stable interior environmental conditions to sustain utilization of the building
for the functional program and design.
Editing Note: Edit following paragraph to address
unusual requirements unique to the project. If
applicable, include Natural Disasters criteria (see
Paragraph 4.2.8) and other special requirements.
1.13 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Facility must comply with requirements of Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for Tuberculosis
control as specified in Paragraph 4.2.1 of this solicitation.
//Facility must comply with requirements for Natural Disaster Resistive design and construction as
specified in Paragraph 4.2.8 of this solicitation.//
Editing Note: include following paragraph if lab or x-
ray services are not included in the program and VA
has not selected a site. Insert other services if
necessary.
// //Laboratory and x-ray// //[_____]// facilities must be available within //3.2 km (2 miles)// //[____]// of the
outpatient clinic site.//
1.14 FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY:
The building in which space is offered for lease must be in compliance with the latest editions of the
National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101 and all applicable local building codes and ordinances.
The specific fire safety requirements of this Solicitation, while not all-inclusive, are binding unless modified
in writing by the Government.
The building shall be of non-combustible construction and shall be fully sprinkled.
The Offeror shall assist the Government in developing a plan acceptable to the Government to protect
occupants of the building during emergencies such as fires, bomb threats, and power loss.
The Government reserves the right to request and witness tests of safety systems at the government's
discretion.
Editing Note: following paragraphs apply to existing
buildings.
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