657-23-117JC, Create Cohesive Wayfinding System for Veterans, Bldg.1
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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) is seeking Architectural-Engineering (A/E) Services for the St. Louis VA Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran Building 1 in Saint Louis, MO. The project, "Create Cohesive Wayfinding System for Veterans, Bldg.1," aims to modernize public areas and implement intuitive wayfinding. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. SF 330 qualification packages are due by January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Project Scope
The project addresses outdated elevator lobbies and corridors in the 11-story Building 1, which currently lack intuitive wayfinding. The A/E firm will design improvements including:
- Replacement of architectural finishes (floors, walls, ceilings) in public areas.
- Lighting upgrades and door replacements.
- Installation of directional kiosks, signage, informational monitors, and military branch displays.
- Comprehensive hazardous materials identification, testing, and abatement design for asbestos, lead, and mold. The scope covers Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (Fire Protection), Physical Security, and VPIH disciplines. The design timeframe is approximately 199 calendar days, with a construction budget between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
Contract Details & Eligibility
This is a Presolicitation for A-E Services under the Brooks Act (FAR Subpart 36.6), leading to an anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract. The NAICS Code is 541310 (Architectural Services) with a $12.5M size standard. This opportunity is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) A-E firms. Firms must be verified in Vetbiz.gov and registered in SAM.gov. A mandatory pre-submission meeting with the COR at the project site is required.
Evaluation Criteria
SF 330 submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Professional Qualifications: Licensed architects and engineers (Missouri or recognized state) with relevant experience.
- Specialized Experience: Projects in the last five years, especially medical facility and team experience.
- Capacity to Accomplish Work: Firm's workload and staffing.
- Past Performance: Recent government/VA contracts, cost control, quality, schedule, and claims history.
- Estimating Effectiveness: Accuracy of past project estimates.
- Claims and Terminations: History of significant claims or terminated contracts.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit one (1) completed Standard Form 330 (Parts I and II) electronically to gislaine.dorvil@va.gov. The submission must include an organizational chart and design quality management plan in Part I Section H. The total package, including additional pages, must not exceed fifty (50) pages. Deadline: January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.