Space Programming and Acquisition
3. In accordance with the SFO, offers are received and negotiated, up to and
until GSA's request for Best and Final Offers (BAFO).
4. GSA awards the lease.
5. Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) are developed. These drawings
generally include full furniture and architectural plans with telephone and
electrical locations. The area and regional office should carefully review the
DIDs for any discrepancies, omissions, or additions. Furthermore, to ensure that
all above-standard alterations detailed in the drawings are acceptable and
funded to alleviate future confusion.
6. Construction Documents (CDs) are issued from the approved DIDs.
These drawings contain full and complete furniture plans, finish schedules,
telephone and electrical plans, construction and demolition plans, and plumbing,
mechanical, structural, and engineering plans. The area and regional office
should confirm that the CDs appropriately mirror the DIDs and contain the proper
finish schedules. The CD phase is the last opportunity for VBA to change the
layout before construction begins and avoid additional charges for change
orders.
Space is built out and VBA moves in.
For government-owned or existing space in GSA's inventory, the space
requirements program is immediately used to develop DIDs and, subsequently,
CDs. As mentioned above, the area and regional office should attentively
review both the DIDs and CDs throughout the planning process.
Note: GSA leasing policy and procedures are currently being revised.
VA Lease
Effective October, 1996, GSA established a new leasing program that offers
Federal agencies the option of continuing to use GSA as their leasing agent for
general purpose space or taking on that responsibility within their own agency.
When a need for space is identified, VA contacts GSA informing them of their
need. GSA then determines if suitable Government-controlled space is
available. If not, VA has the choice to lease the space themselves through the
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