C1DA--596-20-104 - Refinish Connecting Corridors AE Construction Period Services
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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 9 (NCO 9), has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Construction Period Services for Project 596-20-104, "Refinish Connecting Corridors," at the Lexington VA Health Care System – Franklin R. Sousley (Leestown) Campus in Lexington, KY. The VA intends to negotiate with Thinkform Design Architect, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), as the original design firm. However, other responsible sources capable of meeting the requirements are invited to submit a capability statement by February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
Project Background & Scope
This requirement is for Construction Period Services to support the construction phase of the "Refinish Connecting Corridors" project. Thinkform Design Architect, LLC completed the 100% design under a previous contract (36C24922C0077). The selected firm will serve in an advisory capacity, attend the pre-construction meeting, and facilitate bi-monthly site visits for the 365-calendar-day construction period. The firm must possess working knowledge of all design aspects and assume associated liabilities.
Procurement Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Architectural and Engineering Services) with a size standard of $25.5 million.
- Duration: Estimated 365 calendar days for construction period services.
- Intended Awardee: Thinkform Design Architect, LLC (SDVOSB).
- Set-Aside: The intended award is to a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This notice is for market research to determine if other responsible sources exist.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capability statement, not exceeding four pages and 4MB (single, application-generated PDF), by February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT to jeannette.morphew@va.gov. The statement should include:
- Section 1: Company name, UEI, address, Point-of-Contact name, phone, and email.
- Section 2: Business size and type (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB) based on NAICS 541330.
- Section 3: Statement of Interest in the project.
- Section 4: Up to three examples from the past five years of similar work where your company took over design responsibilities and liabilities for Solicitation Support Services and Construction Period Services from a design completed by another firm. Include project name, owner, contact information, scope, size, building use, dollar value, and dates.
Important Notes
This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. No solicitation document currently exists. The government will review submitted information to make a final determination regarding competition.