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This document is an industry day announcement for a federal historic reuse development opportunity at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified developers to adaptively reuse 11 historic buildings on the Robley Rex VA Medical Center campus through a historic reuse outlease. The selected developer would be responsible for financing, renovating, operating, and maintaining Building 1 and associated buildings. The development objectives include preserving the VA-owned historic property, enabling productive use without VA capital expenditure, meeting VA's obligations under Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and repurposing buildings for business development and community support. The industry day is scheduled for December 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40206, in Conference Room #E-005 of Building 1, and is intended for RFP respondents.

VA is seeking qualified developers demonstrating a proven track record in reusing historic properties for multiple end uses, possessing sufficient financial capacity to develop and execute a viable long-term business plan, and demonstrating operational and staffing expertise in historic property repurposing initiatives. The industry day agenda includes a redevelopment opportunity and RFP walkthrough, discussion of the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 111 Authority, a question and answer session with Office of Real Property and Robley Rex VA Medical Center staff, and a facility tour. Prospective developers should RSVP to Mohammad E. Eftekhari (316-932-4073; Mohammad.Eftekhari@va.gov) or Ms. Shahidat A. Abbas (202-607-7901; Shahidat.Abbas@va.gov) at the Office of Real Property, Office of Construction & Facilities Management.

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INDUSTRY DAY FOR

THE ROBLEY REX

VA MEDICAL CENTER HISTORIC REUSE OPPORTUNITY

Audience: ROBLEY REX RFP RESPONDENTS When: 01 DECEMBER 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Where: 800 Zorn Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 Conference Room #E-005 in Building 1

VA has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) to adaptively reuse 11 historic buildings on the Robley Rex VA Medical Center campus. The selected Developer would enter a historic reuse outlease with VA to finance, renovate, operate, and maintain Building 1 and the associated buildings.

The objectives of this development opportunity include but are not limited to:

• Provide an innovative solution to preserve a VA-owned, historic property.

• Enable productive use of the property which does not involve VA capital dollars and benefits all stakeholders.

• Meet VA’s obligations under Section 110 of the National Historic

Preservation Act (NHPA) to better preserve and protect the property.

• Re-purpose historic buildings for purposes of business development and community support.

ROBLEY REX VA MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS HISTORIC REUSE OPPORTUNITY INDUSTRY DAY

Who should attend:

VA is seeking qualified developers with a proven company track record of:

• Reusing historic properties for a multitude of end uses

• Possessing financial wherewithal required to successfully develop and execute a viable long-term business plan

• Demonstrated operation and staffing knowledge to successfully implement a historic property re-purpose initiative

Industry Day Goals:

• Ensure synergy between VA and potential developer(s)

• Reiterate VA requirements

• Gain a better understanding of recent industry developments

• Provide updates on future VA developments

• Answer potential developer’s questions regarding the submission process and/or infrastructure, engineering and environmental history and conditions of the RRVAMC campus.

Agenda:

• Welcome and Opening

• Redevelopment opportunity & RFP walkthrough

• National Historic Preservation Act & Section 111 Authority

• Question and Answer Session w/ ORP and RRVAMC staff

• Facility Tour

Directions:

• Enter VA Site through the Main Entrance from Zorn Ave a

• Turn right onto Country Club Rd. and stay to the left until stop sign.

• Parking will be available immediately to or left in lot L-22 or in lot L-6 behind building T20 as shown on the map below.

• Walk into West Entrance of Building 1

• Conference room will be to the immediate left when walking in from the

West Entrance

• Ask for Room #E-005.

ROBLEY REX VA MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS HISTORIC REUSE OPPORTUNITY INDUSTRY DAY

Points of Contact (RSVP kindly requested):

Mohammad E. Eftekhari, Realty Specialist Office of Real Property (ORP) Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) Mobile: (316) 932-4073; Mohammad.Eftekhari@va.gov

Ms. Shahidat A. Abbas, Realty Specialist Office of Real Property (ORP) Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) Mobile: 202-607-7901; Shahidat.Abbas@va.gov mailto:Mohammad.Eftekhari@va.gov mailto:Shahidat.Abbas@va.gov

INDUSTRY DAY FOR

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