Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for an Enhanced‑Use Lease (EUL) project at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. The agency seeks a qualified developer to finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain a parking structure of at least 900 spaces on a vacant 1.6‑acre parcel. The developer will lease the land from VA for up to 99 years, provide free weekday parking for veterans, and assume responsibility for utilities, site preparation, and ongoing maintenance. The notice is a Sources‑Sought (information‑gathering) solicitation; no budget, award date, or performance schedule is provided. The government may consider a set‑aside for Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran‑Owned Small Business (VOSB) participants, requiring at least 51 % of the work to be performed by the qualifying firm. Responses must be submitted by 11 Oct 2026 12:00 PM ET to the designated point of contact.
• Minimum 900 parking spaces on a ~1.6‑acre site adjacent to the VA campus.
• Developer must secure financing, design, construct, and operate the garage; VA will receive cash rent only.
• Free parking for veterans during standard business hours; no fees may be charged to veteran users.
• Eligibility for SDVOSB/VOSB set‑aside; developer must perform ≥ 51 % of the work.
• Response deadline 11 Oct 2026 12:00 PM ET; questions due 09 Oct 2026.