Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for an Enhanced‑Use Lease (EUL) development at the Lyons VA Medical Center in New Jersey. The VA seeks qualified developers—particularly Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran‑Owned Small Business (VOSB) firms—to express interest in redeveloping five historic buildings (B18, B19, B25, B26, B55) into a wellness center, supportive housing, or other veteran‑benefiting uses. Developers must demonstrate capability to finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain the project, performing at least 51 % of the work if an SDVOSB/VOSB. The lease may run up to 99 years with cash rent only; no in‑kind consideration is permitted.
• Buildings total ~103,850 GSF; all are on the National Register of Historic Places and require extensive remediation (asbestos, lead‑paint, mold).
• Developer must bring utilities back online, address parking constraints, and comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s historic‑preservation standards.
• VA will use responses to decide whether to issue a future solicitation and whether to set‑aside the award for SDVOSB/VOSB firms.