VA is seeking expressions of interest from qualified developers, including SDVOSB/VOSB firms, for an Enhanced-Use Lease opportunity to redevelop Building 11 at the East Orange, NJ VAMC campus. The approximately 11,023 GSF, three-floor historic building would require a developer to finance, renovate/construct, operate, and maintain a use that directly or indirectly benefits Veterans, such as administrative/educational uses, technical/job training, research, or mixed-use. EUL terms can run up to 99 years, but VA may receive only cash ground rent and cannot accept lease-back or in-kind consideration; parking must be included within the footprint if redevelopment significantly increases demand. VA is looking for proven comparable development experience, financial capacity, and public/private financing experience, with particular interest in SDVOSB/VOSB ability to perform at least 51% of the opportunity. This is market research only, not an RFP, and responding does not guarantee eligibility or award.

The VA is conducting market research through a Request for Expressions of Interest for an Enhanced-Use Lease opportunity to redevelop Building 11 at the East Orange VA Medical Center in East Orange, NJ (385 Tremont Avenue), for administrative, educational, or other uses that directly or indirectly benefit Veterans. The selected developer would finance, renovate/construct, operate, and maintain the asset under an EUL of up to 99 years, with no lease-back or in-kind consideration permitted and only cash ground-rent consideration to VA. Building 11 is an 11,023 GSF, three-floor historic structure built in 1965 with nonfunctional HVAC, ADA noncompliance, and utility connections the developer must bring in; parking must be included if redevelopment significantly increases demand. VA seeks qualified developers, including SDVOSBs/VOSBs, with comparable development and financing experience, and SDVOSB/VOSB respondents must demonstrate ability to perform at least 51% of the opportunity. This notice is for planning and market research only, does not guarantee award, and will help VA determine whether the opportunity can be competitive and/or set aside for SDVOSB/VOSB firms.