WEST LA CULVER CITY
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 the Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for a Veteran Center leased space in Culver City, California. The VA seeks a minimum of 4,036 ABOA (5,189 RSF) for a 20-year lease term. This is market research to determine potential set-asides for VOSB/SDVOSB firms. Responses are due by April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a fully serviced lease for office space to establish a Veteran Center. Key requirements include:
- Space Size: Minimum 4,036 ABOA (5,189 RSF).
- Lease Term: 20 years, with termination rights after 10 years.
- Location: Must be within the delineated area bounded by Venice Blvd / 10 FWY (North), La Brea Ave (East), W. Centinela Ave / W. Jefferson Blvd (South), and S. Centinela (West).
- Parking: Minimum of 20 vehicles, including at least three ADA-compliant spaces.
- Site Restrictions: Property must not be in a 100-year flood plain, nor within a walkable ¼ mile of liquor establishments, cannabis dispensaries, methadone clinics, drug/alcohol treatment centers, correctional facilities, firearm establishments, or railroad tracks. It must also not be within flight paths.
- Compliance: The property must meet Federal and Local Government standards for fire safety, physical security, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability.
- Anticipated Buildout: Between $250,000 and $500,000.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings
- Small Business Size Standard: $41.5 Million
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 3, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST.
- Published Date: March 23, 2026.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Ralph.Crump@va.gov with the subject line "36C24W26R0025, Culver City Vet Center". Email size is limited to 5 MB.
- Required Information: Submissions must include property owner details, broker authorization (if applicable), a location map, flood plain documentation, and a site plan.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This notice is for market research to determine if the acquisition should be set-aside for Veterans Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. VOSB/SDVOSB firms must be registered in VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for proposals or a solicitation. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in response to this notice and assumes no responsibility to award a lease based on responses. A solicitation may or may not be issued.