Z -- San Diego Unaccompanied Housing Privatization Project

The Department of the Navy has chosen California Naval Communities, LLC, a subsidiary of Clark Realty Capital, to engage in exclusive negotiations for a Public/Private Venture aimed at developing affordable and quality housing specifically for unaccompanied military personnel in the San Diego area. This initiative is managed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest and represents a significant effort to improve living conditions for service members through a partnership that blends public oversight with private development expertise. The project, titled "San Diego Unaccompanied Housing Privatization Project," involves finalizing partnership and project documents over the coming months, with construction expected to begin in early 2006 following Congressional notification. The contract solicitation, identified by number N68711-04-RP-04Q31, falls under the NAICS code 236117, which pertains to new housing construction. The Navy is coordinating efforts through its office in San Diego, California, with Contracting Officers Lisa M. Young and Connie A. Ward available as key points of contact for the project. The venture underscores the Navy's commitment to leveraging public-private partnerships to address military housing needs, ensuring service members have access to quality, affordable accommodations in a strategically important location.