R799--Sepulveda EUL Development Opportunity Sources Sought
ID: 36C77625Q0164Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

Set Aside

Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs) (VSA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a60e31a5edfa463b92f0e084f301585a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified developers for the Sepulveda Enhanced-Use Leasing (EUL) Development Opportunity, aimed at creating affordable, permanent housing for low-income Veterans at risk of homelessness. This initiative focuses on developing three designated parcels of land at the Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center in California, prioritizing Veterans who may be on fixed incomes or in precarious living situations, with an emphasis on minimal support services compared to permanent supportive housing. Interested developers, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), must submit their qualifications by April 24, 2025, with questions accepted until April 8, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Realty Specialist Kelli Emery at Kelli.Emery@va.gov.

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    Kelli EmeryRealty Specialist
    Kelli.Emery@va.gov
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    36C77625Q0164.docx
    The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified developers for its Enhanced-Use Leasing (EUL) initiative aimed at creating affordable, permanent housing for low-income Veterans at risk of homelessness. The program prioritizes Veterans who may be on fixed incomes or living situations that threaten their housing stability. Interested developers, especially Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), are invited to submit their expressions of interest by April 24, 2025. Selected developers will engage in financing, renovation, construction, operation, and maintenance of the housing units within a defined campus, while not requiring intensive support services as seen in permanent supportive housing. This notice outlines the VA's commitment to providing housing solutions for vulnerable Veterans and seeks to streamline partnerships with capable external entities involved in real estate development.
    36C77625Q0164 0001.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the Sepulveda EUL Development Opportunity. Its primary purpose is to provide responses to technical questions pertaining to the opportunity and establish parameters for interested parties to respond by the deadline of April 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. The notice includes essential details such as the contracting office's address, a point of contact, and the relevant solicitation number. It specifies that federal recovery act funds will not be utilized and identifies the NAICS code (531390) and product service code (R799) applicable to the contract. Interested vendors can find additional information and specific answers in the attached document referenced as Attachment 1. The careful outlining of deadlines and protocols reflects the government’s structured approach to engaging stakeholders in the contracting process and ensuring clarity regarding expectations and requirements.
    Attachment 1 - Sepulveda EUL Development Opportunity Sources Sought.docx
    The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is requesting expressions of interest for a development opportunity under its Enhanced-Use Leasing (EUL) authority at the Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center in California. This initiative aims to construct affordable, permanent housing primarily for low-income Veterans at risk of homelessness, focusing on those with fixed incomes or precarious living situations. Qualified developers, especially Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), are invited to submit their qualifications to undertake this project, which involves developing three designated parcels of land on the campus. The project requires maximum housing unit availability with limitations on financial arrangements, as the VA can only receive cash consideration for ground lease rent. Interested respondents must detail their business qualifications, experience in similar housing projects, and respond to specific government inquiries regarding the development opportunity. The responses are due by April 24, 2025, with questions accepted until April 8, 2025. This announcement emphasizes an effort to address Veterans' housing needs while ensuring responsible sourcing and selection of qualified developers.
    Attachment 1 Answers to Questions - Sepulveda SS.docx
    The VA is soliciting qualified developers, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), for the development of affordable, permanent housing on the Sepulveda Campus. The project aims to prioritize low-income Veterans at risk of homelessness. Developers have flexibility regarding the allocation of the offered 31 acres and must adhere to applicable federal, state, and local building standards per VA’s Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) requirements. Developers may propose incorporating market-rate components to enhance project viability, contingent on VA approvals. Site surveys and environmental assessments will be available at the solicitation stage, with existing utilities and potential site contamination needing further exploration. The anticipated EUL lease could extend up to 99 years, with rent negotiated individually, utilizing cash as the form of consideration. Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements will be mandatory throughout development, and the developer will need to provide information for VA oversight as outlined in VA Directive 7415. The projected timeline for negotiation and execution post-award is estimated at 24 months, subject to various site-specific factors. This initiative demonstrates the VA's commitment to supporting Veterans through sustainable housing solutions.
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