C1DA--589-26-144, Prepare Site for High Cost Medical Equipment RFIR
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The purpose is to find firms capable of providing Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services for preparing sites for high-cost medical equipment at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. This is not a request for proposals, but for capability statements. Responses are due February 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The A/E services involve designing upgrades for two interventional imaging systems rooms (e.g., Philips Azurion 7 C20 FlexArm and Azurion 7 C20). The design phase includes:
- Site visits, field investigations, studies, and user interviews.
- Preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Assessment and potential design of new HVAC systems.
- Ensuring electrical requirements and structural support for new equipment.
- Verifying existing door lead lining and incorporating appropriate doors.
- Addressing below-average condition steam convectors and obsolete controls.
- Obtaining all required federal, state, and local permits.
- Ensuring compliance with Infection Control and Interim Life Safety Measures.
- Submitting design documents at 35% (Schematic Design), 65% (Design Development), 95% (Construction Documents), and Final Bid Documents.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Classification Code: C1DA - Architect and Engineering - Hospitals and Infirmaries
- NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services (Size Standard: $25.5 Million)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Estimated Construction Value: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Design Period of Performance: 150 calendar days, including VA reviews.
- Place of Performance: Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Eligibility: Firms must be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 541330 and qualified as an SDVOSB. SDVOSBs must also be registered in the SBA registry (veterans.certify.sba.gov) by the response date.
- Subcontracting: Prime architect must certify that no more than 50% of the contract amount will be paid to non-SDVOSB firms, per VAAR 852.219-75.
- Submission: A Capability Statement, limited to 10 pages, must be submitted via email. It should include:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone, email, and Unique Entity ID.
- Interest in submitting an SF330 if a solicitation is issued.
- Capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.
- CVE certification as a Veteran-owned business.
- Socio-economic status for NAICS code 541330.
- Joint Venture information, if applicable.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Due: February 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to matthew.finley@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "SOURCES SOUGHT: Project 589-26-144 Prepare Site for High-Cost Medical Equipment RF/IR".
- Point of Contact: Matt Finley, Contracting Officer, matthew.finley@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no SF330s or proposals are being requested. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation. Future announcements will be posted on SAM.gov under number 36C25526R0073. No costs will be reimbursed for responses.