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This is a Request for Expressions of Interest (Sources Sought Notice) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin for an Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) development opportunity at the East Orange VA Medical Center in East Orange, New Jersey, operated by the VA New Jersey Healthcare System within VISN 2. The Sources Sought is pre-decisional market research to identify qualified and responsible entities interested in redeveloping the asset and determine potential reuse options. The Government explicitly states this is not a solicitation for offers, proposal request, or pre-qualification mechanism, and assumes no responsibility to award an EUL based on responses. The VA is particularly interested in Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) respondents and their capability to perform a minimum of 51% of the development opportunity. Responses to this notice may not ensure consideration in any subsequent formal procurement.

The Government will use information gathered from this market research to determine whether the development opportunity can be competitive and/or designated as a total SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside, and to inform the best acquisition strategy and related asset management decision-making. Interested parties are required to respond with specific information requested in Section V of the notice and identify their small business status. The Contracting Officer Representative is Sharon Sirotnak.