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Welcome to SVA Headquarters

Your Space in the Heart of D.C.

Located just steps from the White House, the SVA National Headquarters at 655 15th Street NW, Suite 320, Washington, D.C. 20005 offers a powerful platform for collaboration, networking, and mission-driven events. Whether you’re considering a meeting or event to co-host a chapter planning session, engage donors, or meet with policymakers, our space is your space—available by request to SVA chapters, partners, and supporters.

Spaces You Can Co-Host Your Event

CONFERENCE
ROOM

Seats up to 12 in Suite 320

CONFERENCE CENTER

Multiple meeting rooms located on the second-floor

Lobby
Atrium

A large modern space with natural light

Rooftop
Terrace

Available April–October, weather permitting
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Get Started With Four Simple Steps

1. Submit a Request
2. SVA Internal Review and Approval
3. Finalize Event Logistics
4. Co-Host Your Event at SVA Headquarters
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Headquarters Space Reservation Procedures

Headquarters facility space is solely available for business related to the mission of Student Veterans of America (SVA).  

 

SVA chapters, donors, and partners are eligible to request approval/support of headquarters staff to host events at headquarters facilities.  

  • An executed Usage Agreement must be on file with Property Management 48 hours prior to event date. 
  • A signed Amenity Services Agreement and Event Order will be required for each function. Events can be booked for up to 90 days prior to the scheduled event date. 
  • Certificate of Insurance and certified liquor license must be submitted to Property Management no later than 5 days prior to the event. Alcohol consumption is not permitted without a certified liquor license from a professional caterer. 
  • Existing furniture may not be moved without prior approval from property management; furniture rentals approved on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Caterers and other vendors must utilize the freight elevator on Phase 2 (F Street) to access these spaces from loading dock. 
  • AV must be coordinated with Conference Center Manager / Property Management; Sounds and vibration resulting from activities, including voices and/or music (whether live, amplified, recorded or otherwise), must be kept at reasonable volume and must not disturb occupants of the Building or adjacent properties. No unreasonable amplified sound shall be permitted during the Building operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All requests for amplified sound must be submitted to Landlord for approval at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the event. Tenant shall comply with any applicable ordinance or other applicable laws regulating noise; and (iii) Tenant, immediately upon Landlord’s request (which request may be made orally and in person or by telephone), shall turn down or off any amplified music or other sound or cease such activity, if necessary, in Landlord’s reasonable judgment, to avoid disturbing occupants of the Building or adjacent properties. 
  • The guard’s lobby station may not be used as a check-in place for the Event. However, events with over 50 people must a have a tenant representative in the lobby. 
  • Events with a guest list exceeding 50 people will require the tenant to provide a check in table. 
  • Tenant will be responsible for additional security guards (2 guards minimum) and cleaners for private events on the rooftop and amenity lounge. Minimum for each service is 4 hours regardless of event duration. Cancellation of service must be made no later than 48 hours prior to event start time or tenant will be billed for two (2) hours. Property Management/Conference Center Manager coordinates these services. The estimated cleaning fee is $200 and the estimated security fee is $200. 
  • User must be onsite to receive all deliveries, as Property Manager/Conference Center Manager will not be responsible for the receipt of any deliveries unless prior communication arranged. 
  • Items may not be left overnight anywhere on the building’s rooftop or event spaces. 
  • Owner will not loan hand trucks, ladders or tools to the User. 
  • User’s representative shall be onsite during the event hours, including set-up and teardown. 
  • Host Setup: Host may arrive for setup one hour in advance of event start time. If additional time required contact the Conference Center Manager for arrangements and approval. 
  • Cancellation Policy: $250 fee if the client cancels the event with less than 3 business days for Conference Rooms and 7 Business Days for Rooftop and Metropolitan Lounge written notice to the Conference Center Manager. All notices of cancellation must be in writing and receipt acknowledged.
  • In the case of inclement weather, the Metropolitan Lounge (standing capacity of 100) located in the building lobby will be the alternate event space provided to the rooftop space. The event point of contact will receive notice from the Conference Center Manager should the event space need to be moved indoors.  
  • Met Square preferred caterers are the sole providers of food and beverage on premise. No outside purveyors will be allowed to provide these services to attendees without written permission from Property Management/Conference Center Manager. All applicable laws will be strictly enforced. Catering cancellation fee will apply if order is canceled within 3 business days. If no final guest count is provided the estimated guest count will be charged.
  • Alcohol consumption is not permitted without a certified liquor license from a professional caterer. License must be provided to the Conference Center Manager.
  • Red wine and/or other red liquids may not be served on the building’s rooftop.  
  • The Amenity spaces are a smoke free and vape-free facility and smoking outdoors is permitted only in designated smoking areas.
  • Event materials may not be taped or adhered to the walls.  
  • Tenants are not permitted to hold their own classes (yoga, etc.) on the roof. Classes or such will come from the Fitness Center Programing or Property Management programming.  
  • No sitting, leaning, or touching the glass railing on the rooftop.
  • Tenting, combustible materials, compressed gas, open flames, space heaters (electric or propane), grills and any other cooking equipment are not permitted on the in the Facility and the lighting of fireworks or sparklers is strictly prohibited.  
  • All pets are prohibited, except for service animals 

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