C1DA--618-26-701 - EHRM Infrastructure - Construction Period Services (VA-26-00039072)
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), specifically the VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Construction Period Services (CPS) and Solicitation Support Services (SSS) for Project #618-26-701, EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades MCR Modernization at the Minneapolis VA HCS. The VA intends to negotiate with Triple C the A-E Group, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB), as the original design firm. However, other responsible sources capable of meeting the requirements are invited to submit a capability statement by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers essential architectural and engineering services during the construction phase of the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades. Key services include:
- Solicitation Support Services (SSS): Attending pre-bid site visits, answering technical questions/RFIs from contractors within five calendar days, and providing necessary addenda to revise specifications and drawings.
- Construction Period Services (CPS): Responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, creating air emissions and land disturbance permit application forms, completing site visit reports, reviewing modification requests, completing punch lists, and delivering record drawings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (continuation design contract)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services) with a size standard of $25.5 million.
- Intended Contractor: Triple C the A-E Group, LLC (SDVOSB)
- Duration: Estimated total period of performance is 575 calendar days (120 days for Construction Procurement and 485 days for CPS).
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: February 17, 2026
Capability Statement Requirements
Firms believing they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement (no more than 4 single-sided pages, single application-generated PDF, <= 4MB) addressing the following:
- Section 1: Company name, UEI number, address, Point-of-Contact name, phone number, and email.
- Section 2: Company business size based on NAICS 541330 and business type (e.g., Large Business, SDVOSB).
- Section 3: Statement of Interest in the project.
- Section 4: Up to three examples from the past seven years of similar work where the company took over responsibilities and liabilities for SSS and CPS from a design completed by another firm. Include project name, owner, contact, scope, size, building use, dollar value, and dates.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided. Responses will be used for market research. Submissions should be sent electronically to Dawn.Schydzik@va.gov and William.Henkel@va.gov.