658-317 | Consolidate Intensive Care Unit | Salem, VA
Overview
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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), specifically the Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a design-bid-build minor construction project to Consolidate the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Salem VA Medical Center, VA. This project, identified as #658-317, is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be issued in April/May 2026, with proposals due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the construction of a new approximately 10,115 square feet ICU patient care space and the renovation of approximately 5,500 square feet of existing ICU space. Key requirements include:
- Construction of new ICU patient care space.
- Renovation of existing ICU space.
- Sit grading and new stair tower construction.
- Demolition and removal of existing structures.
- General construction, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, low voltage, and fire protection/fire alarm systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single firm-fixed-price.
- Project Number: #658-317.
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 720 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offers from non-SDVOSB concerns will not be considered.
- Applicable NAICS: 236220 with a size standard of $45.0 million.
- Solicitation Issuance Expected: April/May 2026.
- Response Date: April 28, 2026.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026.
Evaluation
The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15. Evaluation will be conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Mica Tacderan (mica.tacderan@va.gov) and Jesse Hobbs (jesse.hobbs@va.gov). Telephone calls will not be accepted.