HIGH DESERT VET CENTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential lessors for a Veteran Center in or near Victorville, California. The VA seeks to lease a minimum of 4,362 ABOA (5,888 RSF) and a maximum of 4,580 ABOA (6,183 RSF). This notice aims to determine if the acquisition should be set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns. Responses are due by March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Requirements
The VA requires a fully serviced lease for a 20-year term, with 10 years firm. The property must be located within a specific delineated area in Victorville, CA, bounded by Palmdale Rd/Green Tree Blvd (North), Peach/Ridgecrest Rd/Bear Valley Rd (East), Ranchero Rd/Hesperia (South), and 405 Baldy Mesa Rd (West). Key requirements include:
- Size: Minimum 4,362 ABOA (5,888 RSF) to Maximum 4,580 ABOA (6,183 RSF).
- Parking: At least 20 vehicles, including 3 ADA-compliant spaces.
- Location Restrictions: Must not be in a 100-year flood plain or within 1/4 mile of incompatible uses (e.g., liquor stores, cannabis dispensaries, correctional facilities).
- Compliance: Must meet Federal and Local Government standards for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings
- Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 Million
- Anticipated Construction/Buildout: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
- Published: March 12, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Ralph.Crump@va.gov with the subject line "36C24W26R0036, High Desert Vet Center". The email size is limited to 5 MB. Required information includes property owner details, broker authorization (if applicable), location map, flood plain documentation, and a site plan. This notice is specifically to determine if the acquisition can be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB firms, which must be registered in VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP). If two or more VOSB firms are identified, the requirement will be set aside.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not pay for costs incurred in responding.