E1PC--the U. S. Department of veterans affairs (VA) is seeking expressions of interest to acquire land durham, NC for a fisher house RFQ: 36C10F25Q0041

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Construction and Facilities Management is seeking expressions of interest to acquire land in Durham, North Carolina for constructing a Fisher House. The VA requires a parcel between 1.25 and 5 acres of developable land within a 5-mile radius of the Durham VA Medical Center. Interested parties, including property owners, brokers, and legal representatives, must submit a comprehensive electronic package containing ten specific elements such as site location, zoning information, proof of ownership, legal descriptions, proximity details, utility availability, environmental assessments, and flood zone documentation. The VA will evaluate submissions based on criteria including developable land area, proximity to the medical center, utility infrastructure, and absence of restrictive covenants or flood plain risks. Responses must be submitted electronically to Realty Specialist Sabrina Dornellas by 5:00 p.m. EDT on April 11, 2025, with email attachments limited to 5MB per submission.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designations and will follow standard federal real property acquisition protocols. The VA will only purchase land at fair market value as determined by a qualified appraiser and has specific preferences, such as avoiding 100-year flood plains and sites with significant title restrictions. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement falls under NAICS category 237210 (Land Subdivision) and Product Service Code E1PC (Purchase of Unimproved Real Property). The target timeline suggests the VA is actively seeking to secure land for the Fisher House project, which typically provides free or low-cost lodging for families of patients receiving medical treatment at VA facilities. Multiple submissions are permitted, and the VA reserves the right to conduct further due diligence on potential sites before making a final selection.