657-23-117, Create Cohesive Wayfinding System for Veterans, Bldg.1
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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The purpose of this announcement is for market research only. No solicitation will be posted at this time. The Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Office and John Cochran (JC) VA Medical Center, 915 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis MO. 63106, seeks capabilities information on interested vendors to provide AE Services for design completion for project.
The responding interested offerors are requested to provide procurement capabilities from licensed professional architects and engineers currently registered in the state of Missouri or in a state of which Missouri has recognized the engineering license. The specific disciplines which will be evaluated are Architects, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Industrial Hygienists, Estimators, CAD operators, Project Managers, LEED Consultant, Fire Protection Engineer, and Interior Designer at the medical center.
The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541310 Architectural Services and small business size standard of $12.5M. PSC: C1DA
Magnitude of Construction Project between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
Project Intent:
A/E Firm shall provide all necessary design and construction period of services for subject project. This project will create a cohesive wayfinding system at Building 1 of the VASTLHCS John Cochran Division. The existing elevator lobby and corridor finishes are outdated and do not provide an intuitive wayfinding experience to veterans and guests. This project will focus on improving the Veteran experience through replacement of existing architectural finishes (floors, walls & ceilings) in public areas, directional kiosks, informational monitors & built in displays honoring each branch of the military. These improvements will include JC Building 1 A&B elevator lobbies, waiting rooms and corridors on all floors.
Responses must be received by 2:00 PM CST on December 22, 2025, via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at Gislaine.Dorvil@va.gov. PLEASE REFERENCE "SOURCES SOUGHT: Project 657-23-117 Create Cohesive Wayfinding System for Veterans, Bldg. 1." IN THE SUBJECT LINE. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered because of this Sources Sought notice. Interested firms shall be required to respond to additional announcements separately from this announcement without further notice from the Government when posted to the Contract Opportunities website at https://sam.gov/. The Contract Opportunities website is the only official site to obtain these documents.