X1GZ--HONOLULU WAREHOUSE SUCCEEDING LEASE

SOL #: 36C24W25R0046Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

RPO WEST (36C24W)

MCCLELLAN, CA, 95652, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (531130)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Other Warehouse Buildings (X1GZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/adf39e6c2cde4a86b4fc9f2dcead6855/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 23, 2025

Last Updated

May 1, 2026

Action Date

Jan 20, 2025, 11:30 PM

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) has awarded a succeeding lease for warehouse space in Honolulu, HI, to AIPA PROPERTIES LLC for $23,850,035.64. This 20-year lease, commencing February 15, 2026, was awarded on April 30, 2026, without full and open competition under FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source." This award follows market research that did not identify economically advantageous alternative spaces. The Product/Service Code is X1GZ (Lease/Rental Of Other Warehouse Buildings). The contracting office is RPO WEST (36C24W).

Purpose & Background

The VA required continued occupancy of approximately 19,824 Rentable Square Feet (RSF) of warehouse space in Honolulu, HI, as its existing lease was set to expire on February 14, 2026. To explore options, the VA issued Expressions of Interest (EOI) on SAM.gov, seeking alternative space that met specific criteria. These criteria included a location within defined geographic boundaries (North: Nimitz Hwy Business District, South: Aolele St., East: Paiea St., West: Rodgers Blvd.), proximity to public transportation and amenities, and not being within a FEMA 100-year flood plain or near incompatible uses. The latest EOI for alternative space had a submission deadline of January 7, 2026.

Justification for Sole Source Award

The "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition" (JOTFOC) document explains the rationale for the sole-source award to the incumbent lessor, AIPA PROPERTIES LLC. Market research, which included the SAM.gov sources sought advertisement and CoStar research, failed to identify any other acceptable locations that met the agency's needs within the specified area. The VA determined that awarding to another offeror would result in substantial duplication of costs, including relocation expenses and tenant improvements. The incumbent lessor was found to be responsive and maintained the space well, with the anticipated rental rate deemed fair and reasonable.