The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) is preparing to recompete Real Estate Acquisition Support Services (REASS) — a multiple-award IDIQ set aside entirely for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The draft RFP has been released, and the final solicitation is expected within the next few weeks (June 2026).
This contract supports VA’s nationwide real estate and leasing mission, covering:
- Lease acquisition, due diligence, tenant improvement negotiations, environmental assessments, and related professional services across VA facilities
The eight incumbent contractors on the current vehicle hold a combined contract value of $240 million. Deltek estimates the recompete at $300 million, which confirms growing demand for VA real estate support services. With a $30 million ceiling per awardee and multiple awards anticipated, REASS offers SDVOSB firms meaningful, long-term access to one of the federal government’s most active real estate programs.
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
- Opportunity: REASS (Real Estate Acquisition Support Services)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Estimated Value: $300M
- Maximum Value Per Awardee: $30M
- Expected RFP: June 2026
- Expected Award: September 2026
- Contract Type: Multiple-award IDIQ
- Duration: 1-year base + 4 one-year options (5 years total)
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Competition: Full SDVOSB Set-Aside
- NAICS: 531210 – Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers ($15M size standard)
- Place of Performance: United States
WHY REASS MATTERS
VA’s Office of Construction and Facilities Management manages one of the largest active real estate portfolios in the federal government, which is responsible for acquiring, leasing, and maintaining facilities across more than 1,200 VA sites nationwide. REASS is the vehicle through which CFM contracts out the professional services backbone of that mission — from identifying and surveying available space, negotiating lease terms, and managing the full due diligence process for new acquisitions. The scope is broad and deeply operational.
Contractors support Lease Contracting Officers at every stage of the leasing process:
- Market surveys, RLP development, offer review, financial analysis, negotiation support, lease execution, and post-award administration including FOIA responses, claims, and disputes
Lease-related services extend into:
- Tenant improvement estimating, construction progress monitoring, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, and VA occupancy coordination
Due diligence services cover the full range of studies and assessments required for real property acquisition:
- Appraisals, ALTA surveys, geotechnical studies, NEPA environmental assessments, CERCLA Phase I through III, cultural resources studies, and title work
This scope means the vehicle is not limited to commercial real estate brokers. Firms providing environmental consulting, appraisal services, survey work, or real estate program management for federal clients are natural candidates alongside traditional brokerage and lease acquisition firms.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER REASS
REASS is designed for SDVOSB-certified firms with experience supporting federal real estate programs, VA leasing operations, or commercial real estate transactions in a government context. Firms with the following capabilities should evaluate fit:
- Federal lease acquisition and administration support
- Commercial real estate brokerage, market analysis, and RLP development
- Real property appraisal and review appraisal services
- Environmental consulting — NEPA assessments, CERCLA Phase I/II/III, wetlands delineation, biological surveys
- Geotechnical, cultural resources, and traffic studies
- ALTA surveys and title services
- Tenant improvement estimating and construction oversight
- Federal real estate program management and LCO support
HOW OST CAN HELP
With the final RFP expected this month and the draft already public, firms have a window to assess fit and build a competitive strategy. OST supports SDVOSB firms pursuing VA and federal real estate contracts with:
- Bid/no-bid assessment: Evaluating your SDVOSB certification status, past performance alignment, and competitive positioning relative to the eight incumbents
- Capture planning: Developing win themes and competitive positioning for the recompete
- Teaming strategy: Identifying complementary partners to strengthen coverage across lease acquisition, due diligence, and environmental service areas
- Past performance strategy: Documenting relevant federal real estate, leasing, or environmental experience from VA, GSA, DoD, or commercial programs
- Proposal development: Technical approach, past performance narratives, and compliance for IDIQ submissions
If you are evaluating whether VA’s REASS opportunity aligns with your firm’s capabilities or need support with your proposal delivery, we are happy to help you determine if you can benefit from this $300M solicitation. If this interests you, please book a call with OST Partner and President Bill Schalik via the button below.
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