679-19-101 | Correct Critical Access and ADA Deficiencies Building 61 -CPS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to sole source a contract for Construction Period Services (CPS) to Barry Davis Architects PC. This is for Project No. 679-19-101, aimed at correcting critical access and ADA deficiencies at Building 61 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. While the intent is to sole source, the VA is conducting market research and invites other qualified firms to submit capability statements. Responses are due by March 4, 2026, at 1:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The required services are post-award engineering services during the construction phase, specifically for Project No. 679-19-101. These services include:
- Construction submittal reviews
- Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Execution of design changes The period of performance for construction is approximately 365 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source / Market Research)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24726R0045
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Size Standard: $25.5M
- Set-Aside: None specified for this market research notice (intent to sole source)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 1:00 pm EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any SAM-registered firm believing it can meet the requirement may provide a capability statement or proposal. Responses should explain how the firm could complete the CPS services as efficiently and effectively as the current designer of record. The VA will use these responses for market research to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kimberly Devlin (kimberly.devlin@va.gov, 706-627-2796)
- Secondary Contact: Ryan Crispin (ryan.crispin@va.gov, 706-231-7600)