AE Upgrade Building 49 #610-26-101
Overview
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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), specifically the 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Architect/Engineer (A/E) services to perform a 100% design to Upgrade Building 49 at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Marion Campus, IN. This opportunity is a 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Firms are requested to submit SF 330 forms by July 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected A/E firm will provide professional services for the complete 100% design of the Building 49 upgrade. This encompasses:
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction/Bid Documents
- Construction Administration Services
- Technical Specifications and Cost Estimates The design must accommodate the demolition of the interior, administration offices, exterior upgrades, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) upgrades, and the abatement of mold, asbestos, and lead.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code (PSC): C1DZ (Architect and Engineering - Construction: Other Hospital Buildings)
- NAICS Code: 541310
- Place of Performance: VA Northern Indiana Health Care System VAMC, 1700 E. 38th St, Marion, Indiana 46953
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Submission Requirements
Firms must submit an electronic copy of their SF 330 form to samuel.galbreath@va.gov. The subject line of the email must be "610-26-101 Upgrade Building 49 SF 330 Submission." The SF 330 shall not exceed 55 pages (12pt font, single-spaced), and the emailed file size must not exceed 18MB. Part I of the SF 330 must be signed, or accompanied by a signed cover letter or a current signed SF 330, Part II.
Evaluation Criteria
Firms will be evaluated based on:
- Commitment to using small businesses (SDVOSB, VOSB, other small businesses) as subcontractors.
- Experience in construction period services (field inspections, submittal review, RFI support, construction contract changes).
- Professional qualifications.
- Specialized experience and technical competence (including energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, recovered materials).
- Capacity to accomplish work within the required time.
- Past performance on contracts.
- Location and knowledge of the project's geographical area.
Eligibility & Key Dates
- Eligibility: Offerors must be SDVOSB eligible under VAAR subpart 819.70, a small business concern under NAICS code 541310, and a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database.
- Submission Deadline: July 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
- Contact: Samuel R Galbreath (Samuel.Galbreath@va.gov).
This is a presolicitation notice; interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for any updates.