Architectural Engineering Services - Veterans Affairs New Medical Center San Antonio SATOC

Sources Sought / Market Research

This is a Sources Sought announcement, serving as a market survey to gather information for preliminary planning. It is NOT a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is seeking information on industry capabilities for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services to design and provide construction phase services for a new Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The facility is estimated to be approximately 1,600,000 gross square feet.

The anticipated acquisition strategy will be determined based on responses. The government is seeking qualified sources for A-E support, including planning charrette, design-build (DB) Request for Proposal (RFP) development for the hospital and central utility plant, DB RFP development or full design for the parking garage and administration facility, and follow-on construction phase services. Services must utilize VA Technical Information Library (TIL) design criteria.

The proposed acquisition is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a total capacity of $90,000,000.00. The estimated minimum task order size is $250,000.00, with an estimated maximum of $60,000,000.00 and an 18-month period of performance. The average task order size is estimated at $8,000,000.00. The contract period of performance is a ten-year base ordering period. Design phases are anticipated to be 24 months or less, with construction phase services ranging from 2 to 5 years.

This is a market research notice. Responses are limited to 9 pages and must include:

1. Firm Information (Name, UEI, CAGE, SAM registration, Business Size, Socio-Economic Status, Address, POC details).
2. Firm's interest in bidding (prime or sub-consultant).
3. Capability to utilize VA TIL criteria for similar-sized medical facilities (provide 3 examples with specific project details).
4. Experience with VA TIL design criteria.
5. Joint Venture information (if applicable).
6. Largest stand-alone design contract/Task Order value in the last 6 years.
7. Ability to perform on three concurrent task orders.

Responses are due no later than 12:00 PM CT on March 10, 2026, via email to joshua.w.robinson@usace.army.mil and CESWF-CT-PreawardProposal@usace.army.mil. The subject line should be: Sources Sought-W9126G26RA040-Company Name.

This notice encourages responses from all interested firms, including Small Businesses, Section 8(a) firms, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a small business size standard of $25,500,000.00. Small businesses must comply with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting). All interested firms must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award. Firms must also ensure Sec. 889 Compliance (FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-25, FAR 52.204-26) and review SPRS requirements and NIST SP 800-171.

Anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about April 2026, with a 30-day response period for the solicitation. Prior government contract work is not required for response.

Sources Sought

This document is a Sources Sought announcement for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for a new Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. It is a market survey for planning purposes and not a solicitation for proposals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is gathering information on industry capabilities, particularly from small businesses (including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). The acquisition strategy will be determined based on responses and other market research.

The project involves designing and providing construction phase services for a new VA Medical Center, approximately 1,600,000 gross square feet. This includes a primary facility (1,475,000 sq ft), an administration facility (100,000 sq ft), a utility plant, and two parking garages (approx. 1500 stalls each).

• Contract Type: Anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC).

• Total Contract Capacity: Not to exceed $90,000,000.00.

• Task Order Details:

  • Estimated Minimum Size: $250,000.00
  • Estimated Maximum Size: $60,000,000.00 (18-month period of performance)
  • Average Size: $8,000,000.00

• Performance Period: Ten-year base ordering period for the IDC. Design phases anticipated to be 24 months or less. Construction phase services estimated at 2-5 years.

• Number of Task Orders: Estimated 6, with a maximum of 9. Firms must be able to perform up to 3 task orders concurrently.

• Planning charrette

• Design-Build (DB) RFP development for hospital and central utility plant

• DB RFP development or full design for parking garage and administration facility

• Follow-on construction phase services

• Services must utilize VA Technical Information Library (TIL) design criteria.

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Small Business Size Standard: $25,500,000.00.

• PSC Code: C1DA (Architect and Engineering- Construction: Hospitals and Infirmaries).

• Licensing: All engineering work must be supervised by licensed Professional Engineers or Architects.

• Limitations on Subcontracting: Firms must adhere to FAR 52.219-14.

• SAM Registration: Required for eligibility for award.

• Sec. 889 Compliance: Must be documented in SAM (FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-25, FAR 52.204-26).

• SPRS: Supplier Performance Risk System completion required prior to award.

• NIST SP 800-171: Review recommended.

• Deadline: No later than 12:00 PM CT on March 10, 2026.

• Format: Limited to 9 pages.

• Content: Firm's information (Name, UEI, CAGE, SAM registration, size, status, address, POC), interest in bidding (prime/sub), capability to perform similar projects (with 3 examples detailing specific project information), experience with VA TIL criteria, joint venture information, largest recent contract/task order value (design value), and ability to perform 3 concurrent task orders.

• Submission Method: Email responses to Joshua W. Robinson (joshua.w.robinson@usace.army.mil) and CESWF-CT-PreawardProposal@usace.army.mil with the subject line: "Sources Sought-W9126G26RA040-Company Name".

• This is not a solicitation; no contract will be awarded from this notice.

• Prior Government contract work is not required for response.

• Anticipated solicitation issuance date: April 2026 (30-day response period expected).

Sources Sought

This is a Sources Sought announcement, serving as a market survey for preliminary planning purposes. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is seeking information on industry capabilities for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services to provide technical support and quality assurance for the VA New Medical Center San Antonio. The anticipated acquisition is a firm-fixed-price Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC).

The government is looking for qualified firms capable of performing A-E support, including planning charrettes, design-build for a hospital and central utility plant, design-build for a parking garage, administration facilities, and construction phased services. All engineering work must be performed by or under the direct supervision of licensed professional Engineers or Architects.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with Task Orders awarded against it.

• Period of Performance: Ten-year base ordering period, maximum ten years.

• Total Contract Capacity: Not to exceed $90,000,000.00.

• Task Order Size: Minimum $250,000.00, Maximum $60,000,000.00 (highest anticipated $30,000,000.00), average $8,000,000.00.

• Capacity: Firms must be able to perform up to 3 task orders simultaneously.

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $25,500,000.00.

• PSC Code: C1DA.

• Limitations on Subcontracting: Firms must comply with FAR 52.219-14 (Deviation 2019-O0003).

• Response Deadline: No later than 3:00 PM CT on December 1, 2025.

• Response Format: Limited to 5 pages, including firm information (Name, UEI, CAGE, SAM registration, Business Size, Socio-Economic Status, Address, POC details), interest in bidding, capability to perform (with at least 3 project examples detailing scope, customer, timeliness, and dollar value), joint venture/teaming information, largest single task order value the firm can perform, ability to perform three concurrent task orders, and interest in a ten-year base period.

• Submission Method: Email responses to Joshua W. Robinson at joshua.w.robinson@usace.army.mil and CESWF-CT-PreawardProposal@usace.army.mil. Subject Line: Sources Sought-W9126G26RA040-Company Name.

This notice seeks information from Small Businesses, Section 8(a) firms, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. The type of set-aside will depend on market research. Firms must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award. Compliance with Sec. 889 (FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-25, FAR 52.204-26) will be verified.

• Prior government contract work is not required for response.
• Anticipated solicitation issuance: March 2026.
• Firms will have 30 calendar days to respond to the future solicitation.
• SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) must be completed prior to award.
• Review NIST SP 800-171.