Honolulu 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), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19, is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information to identify potential sources and suitable locations for leasing approximately 4,468 ABOA (5,027 RSF) of office space in Honolulu, Hawaii. This space is intended for a new Veteran Center. This is not a solicitation for offers, but market research to determine potential set-asides, including for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Responses are due by February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Requirement
The VA seeks a fully serviced lease for a 20-year term, with 10 years firm and 90-day termination rights. Key requirements for the property include:
- Space Size: Minimum 4,468 ABOA / 5,027 RSF.
- Location: Must be within a specific delineated area in Honolulu, HI (postal code 96814).
- Parking: At least 20 on-site parking spaces, with a minimum of 3 ADA compliant.
- Environmental: Property must not be located within a 100-year flood plain.
- Proximity Restrictions: Cannot be within a walkable 1/4 mile of liquor establishments, cannabis dispensaries, methadone clinics, drug/alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, firearm establishments, railroad tracks, or within flight paths.
- Standards: Must comply with Federal and Local Government requirements for fire safety, physical security, accessibility (ADA and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards), seismic, and sustainability, including Interagency Security Committee Security Design Criteria.
- Buildout Magnitude: Estimated construction/buildout costs are between $250,000 and $500,000.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (Product Service Code: X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings).
- Lease Term: 20 years (10 years firm).
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside. SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be registered in VA's VIP.
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.
- Published: January 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit their information via email to Ralph.Crump@va.gov with the subject line "36C24W26R0023, Honolulu Vet Center". The email size is limited to 5 MB. Required information includes property owner details, broker authorization (if applicable), a map showing location within the delineated area, documentation of being outside the 100-year flood plain, and a site plan. Responses will assist the VA in determining acquisition strategy and potential small business set-asides.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government will not pay for response costs. The VA makes monthly rental payments in arrears and does not provide progress payments during design or construction. A map of the delineated area is attached to the original notice.