Pursuing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic Opportunity

Overview

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a requirement to lease approximately 20,075 ABOA square feet with 100 parking spaces (16 handicap-accessible) to support a new outpatient clinic in the Bellevue, Kentucky area. The VA will consider a range of solutions, including existing buildings, new construction, multi-tenant facilities, or a build-to-suit option.

CrossPoint – Commercial Real Estate Services identified this solicitation as a strategic opportunity to leverage its expertise in site selection, development management, and government partnerships. To maximize competitiveness and compliance, CrossPoint aligned with a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) partner to deliver a veteran-led solution tailored to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Challenge

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ criteria presented several unique challenges:

  • Delivering 20,075 ABOA SF that fully complies with the VA’s definition of usable space, excluding non-programmatic areas.
  • Ensuring 100 dedicated parking spaces, with 16 reserved for disabled veterans and staff.
  • Identifying sites within Bellevue that balance patient accessibility, traffic flow, and long-term viability despite a tight real estate submarket.
  • Avoiding disruption to existing VA patient services during development or relocation.
  • Meeting federal procurement requirements that prioritize veteran-owned businesses.

Solution

CrossPoint developed a comprehensive strategy:

  • Site Selection: Identified and evaluated viable sites within the VA’s delineated boundaries that meet clinical, accessibility, and parking requirements.
  • Veteran-Owned Partnership: Formed a development team anchored by an SDVOSB, aligning directly with the VA’s procurement goals while honoring veteran business participation.
  • Build-to-Suit Model: Structured a turnkey build-to-suit approach to ensure the facility is designed precisely to Department of Veterans Affairs standards.
  • Public-Private Collaboration: Engaged local officials and infrastructure partners early to streamline zoning, circulation, and utility approvals in support of the VA’s schedule.

Results (Anticipated)

This approach positions CrossPoint and its SDVOSB partner to:

  • Deliver a custom-built facility that satisfies the VA’s 20,075 ABOA SF requirement and parking criteria.
  • Enhance the likelihood of award by aligning directly with Department of Veterans Affairs leasing priorities for veteran-owned enterprises.
  • Secure a long-term federal lease, providing stability for both the VA and the Bellevue community.
  • Advance regional economic development while ensuring veterans receive high-quality healthcare services in a modern clinic environment.

Conclusion

This case underscores CrossPoint’s ability to identify and pursue federal real estate opportunities, navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs’ stringent requirements, and assemble veteran-led partnerships that honor the mission of serving those who served. By aligning with an SDVOSB, CrossPoint delivers not only a compliant and cost-effective solution, but also one that reflects the values of the VA and the community it serves.