X1DB--Department of Veterans Affairs REUSE Facility Location: Robley Rex VAMC Building 1 Louisville KY

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management is seeking qualified developers to redevelop and reuse Building 1 at the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky through a Historic Reuse Program (HRP) lease. The 475,123 gross square foot, nine-story historic building will be vacated by late 2027 when the medical center relocates to a new facility, and the VA intends to preserve the historic property while enabling productive use without VA capital dollars. Respondents must demonstrate a proven track record of reusing historic assets, financial capability to execute a long-term business plan, and demonstrated knowledge in operating historic property redevelopment initiatives. Key qualifications required include business details, small business status certification, corporate overview, development and financing experience, management experience, and historic rehabilitation experience. Interested parties must submit responses by December 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, with questions regarding the notice due by December 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET to Nam Tran and Shahidat Abbas via email.

This is a pre-solicitation notice with no set-aside designation, classified under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and PSC code X1DB (Lease/Rental of Laboratories and Clinics). No current contractor or incumbent has been identified in the available documentation. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range, as this is a sources sought notice designed to gather market intelligence and expressions of interest rather than a formal competitive solicitation. The timeline extends through late 2027 when the VA's relocation will be complete and Building 1 becomes available for redevelopment. The contracting office is located in Washington, DC, with the primary point of contact being Nam Tran, Realty Specialist at the VA's Office of Construction and Facilities Management.